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Solution to
To convert a number in scientific notation back to normal, you move the
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decimal point based upon the power of 10 (the "P"). If the "P" is positive,
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move the decimal point "P" places to the right.
a. 7.2 x 10
1
If the number in scientific notation form does not have a decimal point
b. 1.01 x10
(that is, the coefficient is a whole single digit number), place the decimal
c. 3.9 x 10 0
point following the coefficient.
[3.9 x 10 0 =
3.9 x 1 = 3.9]
a. Convert 4.5 x 10 4 to normal format. _________
b. Convert 7 x 10 6 to normal format. _________
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FRAME 5-19.
Solution to
If the "P" is negative, convert a number in scientific notation to normal
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format by moving the decimal point "P" places to the left.
a. 45,000
a. Convert 4.5 x 10 4 to normal format. _________
b. 7,000,000
b. Convert 7 x 10 6 to normal format. _________
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