SOLUTION: Write the following number in expanded form. 2.04 x 104=? Please show me the steps to get the answer. Thanks

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Question 435305: Write the following number in expanded form.
2.04 x 104=?
Please show me the steps to get the answer. Thanks

Answer by stanbon(75887) About Me  (Show Source):
You can put this solution on YOUR website!
Write the following number in expanded form.
2.04 x 10^4=?
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Each time you multiply by 10 the decimal
point moves 1 place to the right.
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So, 2.04x10^4 moves the decimal 4 places to the right
to give you:
20,400.00
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Cheers,
Stan H.