How do you write 604 in scientific notation?

Answer 1

Note that the term is the same as 604.0. Then, move 2 decimal places to the left from the starting point, so the exponent for base 10 is 2. We write out:

6.04 x 102

Answer 2

To write 604 in scientific notation, move the decimal point to the right until there is only one non-zero digit to the left of the decimal. So, 604 becomes 6.04. Then, count the number of places the decimal point moved. In this case, it moved two places. Finally, express it as 6.04 × 10² or 6.04e2 in scientific notation.