Question

In scientific notation, how can you tell if it is less than or greater than 1? Explain

Answer 1

Answer: See below

Step-by-step explanation:

In scientific notation, you can tell that it is greater or less than 1 by looking at the exponent. The scientific notation looks like _.__×10⁻. Note: The little lines are blanks for you to fill in. The dot at the bottom is a decimal.

If the exponent on top of 10 is positive, you are moving the decimal to the right side, making the number greater.

If the exponent on top of 10 is negative, you are moving the decimal to the left side, making it smaller and smaller.

By those statements, you can tell if a number is greater or less than 1 by looking at the exponent.