Scientific Notation

Express very large and small numbers efficiently.

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Scientific Notation

Math Antics · 14:28

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a × 10ⁿ where 1 ≤ a < 10.

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Answer 3 problems with at least 80% correct to complete this skill.

Problem 1

Write 450,000 in scientific notation.

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