Question

Convert 103000000 in scientific notation​

Answer 1

1.03x10⁸

Explanation:

So first you look at all the numbers and count how many times you have to move your decimal point to make your number less than 10 which in this case was 8 times. Keep that number in mind. Than you take your new number which is 1.03 in this case and the equation is organized like this

1.03x10⁸

the 8 is the times you moved your decimal point. The 10 is always going to be there because its always has to be less than 10

Answer 2

1.03000000 x 10^8

Explanation:

You would start by moving the decimal place back 8 spaces to make the number equal 1.03. Since you are making the number smaller, the exponent above the ten will be positive.