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Why is 12 * 10-8 is NOT a correct representation of scientific notation?
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Why is 12 * 10-8 is NOT a correct representation of scientific notation?

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Explanation:

Scientific notation is a * 10 ^b

a must be a number between 1 ( including 1 ) and less than 10

12 is greater than 10 so it is not scientific notation

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