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How do i put the number 371.8 into scientific

User Ragen Dazs
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Answer:

The answer is 3.72 × 10²

Explanation:

First, move the decimal to the left until there is only one number before it.

371.8 ----> 3.718

While moving the decimal, count how many spaces it moved.

371.8 ---> 37.18 (1) ---> 3.718 (2), so the decimal moved 2 spaces left.

The 2 spaces is where you get the exponent after the 10.

3.718 × 10²

Finally, round to the nearest hundredth so there are only 2 digits after the decimal.

3.72 × 10²

I hope this helps! :)

User Anna Dickinson
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Answer:

3.718 * 10^2

Explanation:

You must have a number smaller than ten but bigger than one. 3.718 fits. you count decimal places.

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