Write the number in scientific notation. 5,100,000,000

Holt McDougal Larson Pre-Algebra Common Core Edition page 216 number 26

Asked by Dee Dee on 16 Apr 10:02

Last updated by anonymous on 17 Apr 01:34

Answered by CherieS on 17 Apr 01:34

5,100,000,000.

When a decimal is not written-it is a give that its placement is behind the last number

Count the number of spaces from where the decimal is to the left so that it is placed between the first and second number from the left

5,100,000,000.

9 spaces

5.1 X 10^9