Basic Math Examples Rational Numbers

Convert to Scientific Notation

Step 1
Move the decimal so there is one non-zero digit to the left of the decimal point. The number of decimal places you move will be the exponent on the . If the decimal is being moved to the right, the exponent will be negative. If the decimal is being moved to the left, the exponent will be positive.

Rational Numbers

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