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Question
Very large numbers can be expressed in standard form by using ______ exponents.
Solution
Very large numbers can be expressed in standard form by using positive exponents.
Explanation:
Very large numbers can be expressed in standard form by using positive exponents,
i.e. 23000 = 23 × 103
= 2.3 × 103 × 101
= 2.3 × 104
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