Order numbers in scientific notation
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: 6.2 × 10⁴, 2.5 × 10², 6.5 × 10⁶
Answer: 2.5 × 10^2, 6.2 × 10^4, 6.5 × 10^6
Write these numbers from least to greatest: 3.9 × 10⁷, 7.5 × 10⁶, 6.6 × 10¹
Answer: 6.6 × 10^1, 7.5 × 10^6, 3.9 × 10^7
Write these numbers from least to greatest: 1.3 × 10³, 8.2 × 10², 2.9 × 10⁴
Answer: 8.2 × 10^2, 1.3 × 10^3, 2.9 × 10^4
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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