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Scientific notation

Work through each question. Show your reasoning where space is provided.

Name: ____________________ · Date: ____________

  1. 1. Write 860000 in scientific notation.

  2. 2. Write 7400 in scientific notation.

  3. 3. Write 4500000 in scientific notation.

  4. 4. Write 320000 in scientific notation.

  5. 5. Write 85000 in scientific notation.

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Scientific notation — Answer key

Work through each question. Show your reasoning where space is provided.

  1. 1. Write 860000 in scientific notation.

    8.6 × 10^5

    8.6 × 10^5 = 860000

  2. 2. Write 7400 in scientific notation.

    7.4 × 10^3

    7.4 × 10^3 = 7400

  3. 3. Write 4500000 in scientific notation.

    4.5 × 10^6

    4.5 × 10^6 = 4500000

  4. 4. Write 320000 in scientific notation.

    3.2 × 10^5

    3.2 × 10^5 = 320000

  5. 5. Write 85000 in scientific notation.

    8.5 × 10^4

    8.5 × 10^4 = 85000

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