Question

how do you write 380 in scientific notation? $square \times 10^{square}$

Explanation:

Step1: Isolate the coefficient

To get a number between 1 and 10, divide 380 by 100:
$\frac{380}{100} = 3.8$

Step2: Determine the exponent

100 is $10^2$, so the exponent is 2.

Answer:

$3.8 \times 10^2$