How do you write #4392.7# in scientific notation?
2 Answers
4.3927
Explanation:
In scientific notation there is to be only one number to the left of the decimal. The decimal must be moved three places to the left to put 4 as the only digit to the left of the decimal.
To maintain the value of the number it must be multiplied by a a power of ten. As the decimal has been moved three places to the left making the number smaller the power of ten must be larger by three powers of ten. ( the decimal was moved three places. )
The number of significant numbers ( numbers that have been measured) must be preserved to indicate the precision of the number. There are five numbers in # 4392.7 so all five of these numbers must be expressed in scientific notation. so the answer is
Rounded:
Unrounded:
Explanation:
The goal of scientific notation is to have a small number (the ones place, usually with a decimal) multiplied by
By multiplying by
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