Move the decimal so there is one non-zero digit to the left of the decimal point. The number of decimal places you move will be the exponent on the 10. If the decimal is being moved to the right, the exponent will be negative. if the decimal is being moved to the left, the exponent will be positive
Move your decimal point to the left until only one number is left in front of the decimal point. Count how many spaces you had to move.
(5 spaces from 300,000 to 3.0)
Write in scientific notation: 3.0 x
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