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 two times.

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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 is 10^4?

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10^4 equals 10,000.

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How do you multiply a decimal by 10?

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To multiply a decimal by 10, move the decimal point one place to the right.

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What is 0.5 x 10?

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0.5 x 10 equals 5.

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What is 0.0891 x 10^4?

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0.0891 x 10^4 equals 891.

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What is 7 x 10^2?

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7 x 10^2 equals 700.

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What is 62.397 x 10?

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62.397 x 10 equals 623.97.