To convert the scientific notation \( 8.965 \times 10^4 \) to decimal notation, you move the decimal point 4 places to the right (since the exponent is 4).
Starting with 8.965:
- Move the decimal point 4 places to the right:
- 8.965 (1 place)
- 89.65 (2 places)
- 896.5 (3 places)
- 8965.0 (4 places)
So, \( 8.965 \times 10^4 \) in decimal notation is \( 89650 \).