Question

how do you write 4,600 in scientific notation?
× 10

Explanation:

Step1: Identify the coefficient

The coefficient should be a number between 1 and 10. For 4600, we move the decimal point 3 places to the left to get 4.6.

Step2: Determine the exponent

Since we moved the decimal point 3 places to the left, the exponent of 10 is 3.

Answer:

$4.6\times 10^{3}$