1. Understand the concept of scientific notation: Scientific notation is a way of expressing very large or very small numbers in a more compact form using powers of 10.
2. Determine the current power of 10 in the given scientific notation number: Identify the exponent of 10 in the given scientific notation number.
3. Decide the new power of 10: Determine the desired change in the power of 10. Determine whether you want to increase or decrease the power of 10.
4. Adjust the exponent of 10: If you want to increase the power of 10, add the desired amount to the current exponent. If you want to decrease the power of 10, subtract the desired amount from the current exponent.
5. Rewrite the number in scientific notation: Once you have adjusted the exponent of 10, rewrite the number in scientific notation with the new power of 10.
6. Verify your answer: Double-check your calculations to ensure that the number is correctly expressed in scientific notation with the desired power of 10.
Steps to changing the power of 10 in SN:
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