The first factor must be at least 1 and less than 10.
The second factor must be a power of 10.
Move the decimal point to the left until the number is between 1 and 10. Count how many places you move the decimal point.23.6 → 2.36
You moved the decimal point 1 place to the left. The power of 10 is 10 to the power of 1
23.6 = 2.36 × 10 to the power of 1