Explanation: x^2 is a DOTS, or difference of two squares. 36 is a perfect square and x^2 is a perfect square, and you are finding the difference. Therefore, you can do (x+6)(x-6). This works with any number. If there was x^2-16, it could be factored to (x+4)(x-4)
You want to move the decimal point to the right until the number is greater than 1 but less than 10.
The number will end up being 5.2
You moved the decimal point 3 times to the right. So it will be 5.2 x 10^-3. It is negative because you moved it to the right. The exponent would be positive if you moved it to the left
