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Grade 8 · Follow decimal place-value scaling · 344 of 750

Follow decimal place-value scaling · practice 35

Write 6 × 10^(-1) as an ordinary decimal number. Follow the calculation, then test the quantities in the animated example.

Try the question, use a hint when you need one, and compare your reasoning with the worked solution. The animation starts with this chapter’s values; changing its controls explores a new case.

01 · Make a prediction

Your practice question

Write 6 × 10^(-1) as an ordinary decimal number.

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02 · Explore the model

See the mathematical relationship move.

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Watch the relationship

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Follow decimal place-value scaling · practice 35. Current exponent: 0. Current value: 6. Final value: 0.6. Scale direction: Divide repeatedlyA coefficient carried through powers of tenStart6Scale operation÷ 10Current result6Exponent reached: 0 of -1Final value: 0.6
The coefficient is between 1 and 9.5 and the exponent is an integer from −6 to 6. Values are exact mathematical inputs rather than significant-figure statements about measured accuracy. Stage boxes do not form a linear number line.

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Make it your experiment

Change one value. Notice what follows.

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Current exponent
0
Current value
6
Final value
0.6
Scale direction
Divide repeatedly

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From experiment to screen.

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The mathematical idea

Scientific notation separates a number into a coefficient from one up to but not including ten and a power of ten. Moving between powers changes place value without changing the coefficient. Negative exponents represent small positive quantities, not negative measurements. Starting quantities: Coefficient = 6; Power of ten = -1.

value = coefficient × 10ᵉ, 1 ≤ coefficient < 10

03 · Reflect and transfer

Explain what changes and why.

How would the exponent change if the coefficient were divided by ten while the value stayed fixed?

This is a distinct guided scenario using a reusable mathematical model. Similar-looking diagrams can represent different given values and conclusions; they are not different mathematical theories.