A number written in scientific notation looks like x.xxx * 10^c,
where the xxxx represent digits and the c represents an exponent with 10 as the base.
Given 110,000, write the same number with a decimal point: 110000. How many places to the left must you move that decimal point to obtain a number in the form x.xxxx ?
Answer: Write 1.1 * 10^c. You supply the exponent, c.