Question

Match each decimal number to its equivalent in scientific notation.

1. 15
2. 1.5
3. 0.015
4. 0.15
5. 150
a. 1.5x10⁻²
b. 1.5x10¹
c. 1.5x10²
d. 1.5x10⁰
e. 1.5x10⁻¹

Answer 1

To express decimal numbers in scientific notation, we need to move the decimal point until there is only one non-zero digit to the left of the decimal point. Then, we count the number of places the decimal point was moved and write it as a power of 10.

Step-by-step explanation:

To express decimal numbers in scientific notation, we need to move the decimal point until there is only one non-zero digit to the left of the decimal point. Then, we count the number of places the decimal point was moved and write it as a power of 10. Here are the matches for the given numbers:

1. 152 - 1.5x10²

2. 1.53 - 1.53x10⁰

3. 0.015 - 1.5x10⁻²

4. 0.155 - 1.55x10⁻¹

5. 150 - 1.5x10²