Question

convert number to scientific notation
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question
write the number 95,000 in scientific notation.
answer attempt 1 out of 3
answer: ×10

Explanation:

Step1: Move decimal point

Move the decimal - point in 95000 to the left until there is only one non - zero digit to the left of the decimal point. 95000 becomes 9.5.

Step2: Determine exponent of 10

Count the number of places the decimal point was moved. The decimal point was moved 4 places to the left, so the exponent of 10 is 4.

Answer:

$9.5\times10^{4}$