how would you put the number 5,900,000,000 into scientific notation?

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how would you put the number 5,900,000,000 into scientific notation?

2006-10-12 08:36:12 · 4 answers · asked by Olivia 3 in Education & Reference ➔ Homework Help

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5.9*10^9

2006-10-12 08:37:45 · answer #1 · answered by raj 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋

To start, you move the decimal to the left. Count the number of times you do this. When 5,900,000,000 turns into 5.9, you stop and write it as 5.9 * 10^n where n is the number that you counted.

2006-10-12 09:38:48 · answer #2 · answered by katiecole91 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋

5.9 x 10 raised to the 9th power

2006-10-12 08:38:11 · answer #3 · answered by ? 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋

5.9x10 raised the 9th power

2006-10-12 08:39:36 · answer #4 · answered by Jesus D. 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋