Question

a calculator displays 8.717e8. how do you write 8.717e8 in scientific notation? × 10

Explanation:

Step1: Understand E - notation

In calculator E - notation, aEb means $a\times10^{b}$.

Step2: Identify values

Here, $a = 8.717$ and $b = 8$.

Answer:

$8.717\times10^{8}$