How do you write #984.35# in scientific notation?

1 Answer
Mar 6, 2016

Scientific notation of #984.35 = 9.8435xx10^2#

Explanation:

Multiply any value by 1 and you do not change its value. The thing is; 1 can take many forms. For example #10^2/10^2#

#984.35 xx 1 = 984.35#

#984.35xx 10^2/10^2" " =" "984.35xx1" " =" "984.35#

#984.35/10^2xx10^2" "=" "984.35xx1" "=" "984.35#

divide the #10^2# into the #984.35# giving:

#9.8435xx10^2 =984.35#

Scientific notation of #984.35 = 9.8435xx10^2#