Pre-Algebra Examples

8000000000000

$8000000000000$

Step 1

Move the decimal so there is one non-zero digit to the left of the decimal point. The number of decimal places you move will be the exponent on the

10

$10$ . If the decimal is being moved to the right, the exponent will be negative. If the decimal is being moved to the left, the exponent will be positive.

8 \times 10^{12}

$8 \times 10^{12}$