SOLUTION: Write the following in standard (decimal) notation: thanks! a) 2.45 X 103 b) 3.342 X 10-4 c) 5.3 X 106

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Question 175782: Write the following in standard (decimal) notation: thanks!

a) 2.45 X 103
b) 3.342 X 10-4
c) 5.3 X 106
Answer by josmiceli(19441) About Me  (Show Source):
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a)
2.4%2A10%5E3
10%5E3+=+1000
2.4%2A1000
Move the decimal point 3 places to the right
2400 answer
b)
3.342%2A10%5E-4
10%5E-4+=+.0001
3.342%2A.0001
Move the decimal point 4 places to the left
.0003342 answer
c)
5.3%2A10%5E6
10%5E6+=+1000000
5.3%2A1000000
Move the decimal point 6 places to the right
5300000 answer