Multiplying and Dividing by Powers of 10

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What is the result of multiplying a number by 10^3?

Back

The decimal point moves three places to the right.

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How do you express 34,000 in terms of powers of 10?

Back

34,000 = 34 x 10^3.

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What happens to the decimal point when you multiply by 10^2?

Back

The decimal point moves two places to the right.

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How do you express 8.5 using a power of 10?

Back

.85 x 10.

Front

What is the cost of 10^4 potatoes if one potato costs $0.55?

Back

$5,500.00.

Front

How do you move the decimal point when dividing by 10^3?

Back

The decimal point moves three places to the left.

Front

What is the general rule for multiplying by powers of 10?

Back

Move the decimal point to the right for positive exponents.

Front

What is the general rule for dividing by powers of 10?

Back

Move the decimal point to the left for positive exponents.

Front

If you multiply 0.85 by 10, what is the result?

Back

8.5.

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What is 10^0 equal to?

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1.