SOLUTION: what is the scientific notation for 135,000?

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Question 97100: what is the scientific notation for 135,000?
Answer by checkley71(8403) About Me  (Show Source):
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135,000=1.35*10^5
WHEN YOU MOVE THE DECIMAL 5 PLACES TO THE LEFT THE 10 EXPONENT=5
.0000135=1.35*10^-5
IF YOU MOVE THE DECIMAL 5 PLACES TO THE RIGHT THE EXPONENT=-5