Standard Form Flashcards
1
Q
if a number has a x10 with a negative power, what does that mean?
A
The final number will be a decimal e.g. 2 x 10^-2 = 0.02
2
Q
if a number has a x10 with a positive power, what does that mean?
A
The final number will be a multiple of 10. e.g. 2 x 10^2 = 200
3
Q
what is 3.86 x 10^3
A
3860
4
Q
What is (2x10^6) x (3x10^2)?
A
6 x 10^8
5
Q
What is 6.9 x 10^8
A
690000000
6
Q
What is 2.4 x 10^-5?
A
0.000024
7
Q
Is 24.56 x 10^5 written correctly?
A
No. It would have to be written as 2.456 x 10^6
8
Q
What is 3.456 x 10^3?
A
3456
9
Q
What is 2.14 x 10^-1 rounded to the nearest 10th?
A
0.2
