How to Convert Number into Standard Form (Part 2/4) #24

The video tutorial explains how to express numbers in standard form, which involves having a front number between 1 and 10 and a power of 10. It provides examples of converting both small and large numbers into standard form, highlighting the importance of determining whether the power should be positive or negative based on the size of the original number. The tutorial includes four examples to illustrate the process of conversion.

What is the requirement for the front number in standard form?

• It must be a whole number.

• It must be between 1 and 10.

• It must be greater than 10.

• It must be a negative number.

How do you determine the sign of the power when converting a small number to standard form?

• The sign of the power is always positive.

• If the original number is larger than the front number, the power is negative.

• The sign of the power is always negative.

• If the original number is smaller than the front number, the power is negative.

When converting 46,700 to standard form, what is the front number?

• 0.467

• 467

• 46.7

• 4.67

What is the power of 10 when converting 0.0029 to standard form?

• 2

• -3

• -2

• 3

How many places does the decimal move when converting 113.5 to standard form?

• 1 place to the right

• 2 places to the left

• 2 places to the right

• 3 places to the right