How Do You Convert A Number From Decimal Notation To Scientific Notation?
Scientific notation is a convenient way to write a very large or very small number. As its name implies, scientific notation is most often used in science, mathematics, and engineering. This article explains how to convert a decimal number into scientific notation. Look at the number and observe where the decimal point is. If there isn’t a decimal point, put one after the number that is furthest to the right. Now, slide the decimal point to the left or the right until you obtain a number that is greater than or equal to 1 but less than 10. This number is referred to as the coefficient. Put a multiplication sign to the right of the coefficient. To the right of the multiplication sign, put the number 10. This is the base. Now we must figure out the exponent that goes with the base. The exponent will be written as a superscript. It is a positive number if the decimal point is moved to the left. Conversely, the exponent is negative if the decimal point is moved to the right. Refer back to
