Question

how do you write 16 in scientific notation? $square \times 10^{square}$

Explanation:

Step1: Identify coefficient (1≤c<10)

For 16, the coefficient is $1.6$

Step2: Find exponent of 10

Count digits after decimal: $16 = 1.6 \times 10^1$

Answer:

$1.6 \times 10^1$
(First blank: 1.6, Second blank: 1)