Question

how do you write 8,454 in scientific notation? $square \times 10^{square}$

Explanation:

Step1: Isolate coefficient (1≤c<10)

To get a coefficient between 1 and 10, divide 8,454 by 1000: $\frac{8454}{1000} = 8.454$

Step2: Find power of 10

Count the number of places the decimal moved left: 3 places, so exponent = 3

Answer:

$8.454 \times 10^3$