Move the decimal point until the coefficient sits between 1 and 10. Notice how moving the decimal to the left increases the exponent, and moving it to the right decreases it.
Original Value:
Coefficient (a): Exponent (n):
Current Notation: × 10
Keep adjusting! The coefficient must be 1 ≤ a < 10.
Interactive Concept based on Chapter 1.2: Scientific Notation