Algebra: A Combined Approach (4th Edition)

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Chapter 5 - Section 5.2 - Negative Exponents and Scientific Notation - Exercise Set - Page 356: 114

Answer

$24,000,000 = 2.4\times 10^7$

Work Step by Step

$ 24,000,000$ Step 1: Move the decimal point until the number is between 1 and 10. Step 2: The decimal point is moved 7 places and the original number is 10 or greater, so the count is positive 7. Step 3: The scientific notation is: $24,000,000 = 2.4\times 10^7$
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