Question

1. determine if the number is written in scientific notation if not explain 5.6x10^12
A no; it is not written as a power of 10
B no; the first factor is not a number between 1 and 10
c yes; the number is written in scientific notation

2. determine if the number 5.1x10^-8 is written in scientific notation if not explain
A yes; the number is written in scientific notation
B no; the first factor is not a number between 1 and 10
C no; it is not written as a number times a power of 10

Answer 1

They both are written scientific notation.

Answer 2

1. 5.6 x 10^12 is C

2. 5.1 x 10^-8 is A