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 raised to a certain exponent. For example, 10^3 means multiplying by 1000.

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What is 10^0?

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10^0 equals 1. Any number raised to the power of 0 is 1.

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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 move the decimal point one place to the right.

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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 1000.

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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 8.3 x 10^3?

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8.3 x 10^3 equals 8,300.

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What is 10^2 x 543?

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10^2 x 543 equals 54,300.