How do you write 6.6546 × 103 in standard form?

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To write \( 6.6546 \times 10^3 \) in standard form, you simply express it as a decimal number. The exponent \(10^3\) indicates that you need to move the decimal point 3 places to the right.

Starting with \(6.6546\):

  1. Move the decimal point 3 places to the right:
    • After one move: \( 66.546 \)
    • After two moves: \( 665.46 \)
    • After three moves: \( 6654.6 \)

So, \( 6.6546 \times 10^3 \) in standard decimal form is \( 6654.6 \).