Understanding Scientific Notation
Scientific notation is a way to express very large or very small numbers concisely. It follows this format:
* a x 10^b
* 'a' is a number between 1 and 10 (but not 10 itself)
* 'b' is an integer (whole number)
Steps to Convert
1. Move the decimal: To get a number between 1 and 10, move the decimal one place to the left: 6.2605
2. Adjust the exponent: Since you moved the decimal one place to the left, the exponent increases by one. The original exponent is 1 (implied in 10), so the new exponent is 2.
3. Write the final form: 6.2605 x 10^2
Therefore, the correct scientific notation for 62.605 x 10 is 6.2605 x 10^2.
