Order numbers in scientific notation with negative exponents
Compare the powers of 10 first. If they are equal, compare the numbers in front. Write the numbers as 4.7 × 10^3.
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Write these numbers from least to greatest: 8.8 × 10⁸, 2 × 10⁻³, 7.1 × 10⁴
Answer: 2 × 10^-3, 7.1 × 10^4, 8.8 × 10^8
Write these numbers from least to greatest: 5.8 × 10³, 4 × 10⁶, 7 × 10⁶
Answer: 5.8 × 10^3, 4 × 10^6, 7 × 10^6
Write these numbers from least to greatest: 2.6 × 10⁷, 4.5 × 10⁶, 6.5 × 10⁻⁵
Answer: 6.5 × 10^-5, 4.5 × 10^6, 2.6 × 10^7
Tip: Compare the powers of 10 first. If they are equal, compare the numbers in front. Write the numbers as 4.7 × 10^3.
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