Converting Scientific Notation to Standard Form

The video tutorial guides viewers through converting a number from scientific notation to standard notation. It begins with an introduction to the problem, explaining the components of scientific notation, such as the significant digit and exponent. The tutorial then details the process of moving the decimal point to convert the number into standard notation, emphasizing the importance of understanding the negative exponent. Finally, it demonstrates how to fill in placeholders and identify the correct answer from multiple choices.

What is the first step in converting a number from scientific notation to standard notation?

• Identify the base number and the exponent.

• Multiply the base number by the exponent.

• Add zeros to the base number.

• Divide the base number by the exponent.

In scientific notation, what does a negative exponent indicate about the number?

• The number is zero.

• The number is a fraction less than one.

• The number is greater than one.

• The number is negative.

How many places should the decimal point be moved for the number 5.17 x 10^-6?

• 5 places to the right

• 5 places to the left

• 6 places to the left

• 6 places to the right

What should be done after moving the decimal point to convert scientific notation to standard notation?

• Add zeros to the right of the number.

• Multiply by 10 again.

• Subtract the exponent from the base.

• Add zeros to the left of the number.

What is the standard notation of 5.17 x 10^-6?

• 0.00000517

• 0.0000517

• 0.000517

• 0.00517