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Grade 8 math · B.3 · Scientific notation

Convert standard form to scientific notation: large numbers

Write the number as a number from 1 up to 10 times a power of 10. Type it like 4.7 × 10^3.

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  1. Write 3600 in scientific notation. Write it like 4.7 × 10^3.

    Answer: 3.6 × 10^3

  2. Write 710000 in scientific notation. Write it like 4.7 × 10^3.

    Answer: 7.1 × 10^5

  3. Write 59 in scientific notation. Write it like 4.7 × 10^3.

    Answer: 5.9 × 10^1

Tip: Write the number as a number from 1 up to 10 times a power of 10. Type it like 4.7 × 10^3.

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