Multiplying by Powers of 10

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What is multiplying by powers of 10?

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Multiplying by powers of 10 means increasing a number by a factor of 10 for each exponent. For example, 10^2 means multiplying by 10 twice (10 x 10).

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What is 10^1?

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10^1 equals 10.

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What is 10^2?

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10^2 equals 100.

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What is 10^3?

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10^3 equals 1,000.

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What happens when you multiply a number by 10?

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When you multiply a number by 10, you shift the decimal point one place to the right.

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What happens when you multiply a number by 100?

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When you multiply a number by 100, you shift the decimal point two places to the right.

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What is 7 x 10^2?

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700.

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What is 0.068 x 10?

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0.68.

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What is 42.8 x 10^2?

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4,280.

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What is 0.0867 x 100?

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8.67.