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To calculate:To determine if the below statement is true or false. If false, replace the underlined word or number to make a true statement -
A number is inscientific notationwhen it does not contain exponents.
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Answer to Problem 2SGR
The statement “A number is in scientific notation when it does not contain exponents.”
is False.
The correct statement is - “A number is in standard form when it does not contain exponents.”
Explanation of Solution
Given information:
Given statement is - A number is in scientific notation when it does not contain exponents.
Formula Used:
Definition of standard form - Standard form is a way of writing down very large or very small numbers easily. Eg:
Calculation:
Given statement is - A number is in scientific notation when it does not contain exponents.
From the abovedefinition of Standard form , the statement “A number is in scientific notation when it does not contain exponents.” is False.
The correct statement is - “A number is in standard form when it does not contain exponents.”
Conclusion:
The statement “A number is in scientific notation when it does not contain exponents.”
is False.
The correct statement is - “A number is in standard form when it does not contain exponents.”
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