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Write 8,600 in scientific notation

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Move the decimal point three places to the left to get 8.600
The three digits at the right of the point is the same number as our exponent (or 3). So 8,600 in scientific notation is:

8.6 * 10^3

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8.6 times 10 to the power of 3
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