Representing Large Numbers on a Number Line

Multiple Choice

Write the number 437,000 three different ways using powers of 10.

• 43.7 x 10^5
• 4.37 x 10^5, 43.7 x 10^4, 437 x 10^3
• 4370 x 10^2
• 4.37 x 10^4

Draw

For the pair of numbers, circle the number with the larger value. Estimate about how many times larger.

$$17 \cdot 10^8$$ or $$4 \cdot 10^8$$

Circle the larger number and estimate how many times larger it is.

Draw

For the pair of numbers, circle the number with the larger value. Estimate about how many times larger.

$$2 \cdot 10^6$$ or $$7.839 \cdot 10^6$$

Circle the larger number and estimate how many times larger it is.

Draw

For the pair of numbers, circle the number with the larger value. Estimate about how many times larger.

$$42 \cdot 10^7$$ or $$8.5 \cdot 10^8$$

Circle the larger number and estimate how many times larger it is.

Open Ended

What number is represented by point A? Explain or show your reasoning.