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Which of the following numbers is written in scientific​ notation?
5.79
17 times 10 Superscript 6
5.79 times 10 Superscript 6
17
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Part 1
Choose the correct answer below.
A.5.79
5.79
B.5.79 times 10 Superscript 6
5.79 times 10 Superscript 6
C.17 times 10 Superscript 6
17 times 10 Superscript 6
D.17
17

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Answer: B. 5.79 × 10^6.

Reason: Scientific notation is a × 10^n with 1 ≤ |a| < 10. 5.79 × 10^6 fits (a = 5.79). 17 × 10^6 does not (17 ≥ 10), and 5.79 or 17 are not written in a × 10^n form as given.