Write the number 290,000,000 in scientific notation.
R. 2.9 x 108
S. 29 x 107
T. 2.9 x 10−8
R. 2.9 x 10^8
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To convert 290,000,000 into scientific notation, we need to move the decimal point to the left so that there is only one non-zero digit to the left of the decimal point.
When we move the decimal point 8 places to the left, we get 2.9.
Since we moved the decimal point 8 places to the left, we need to multiply by 10^8.
Therefore, 290,000,000 in scientific notation is 2.9 x 10^8.