3.1459 x 103=
3145.9
Which is the exponent and which is the base in this number?
102
10 is the base 2 is the exponent.
When I multiply by a power of ten, the decimals moves in which direction?
Right
Write 73 as a multiplication problem.
7x7x7
What determines how many times we move the decimal point when multiplying by a power of ten?
The power of ten, or the exponent.
Are these two decimals equal or is one greater than the other?
7.6 and 7.60
They are equal.
The place value of the 6 in this number: 12.635
What are the tenths?
0.212 x 105=
21,200
Where is the decimal point located on a whole number?
After the number in the ones column.
0.000037 x 103
.037
In your own words, define what a decimal is.
You must mention that they are parts of a whole based on powers of ten.