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87 in Scientific Notation
87 = 8.7 × 10¹
| Standard form | 8.7 × 10¹ |
| Coefficient | 8.7 |
| Exponent | 1 |
How 87 breaks down
87 has 2 digits, so it lands in the tens — the order of magnitude 10¹. That is why the exponent is 1.
| Expanded form | 8.7 × 10 |
| E-notation (calculators) | 8.7E1 |
| Significant figures | 2 |
| Order of magnitude | 10¹ (tens) |
Reading it back: 8.7 × 10 = 87.
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Frequently asked questions
What is 87 in scientific notation?
87 in scientific notation is 8.7 × 10¹. The coefficient is 8.7 and the exponent is 1.
How do you convert 87 to scientific notation?
Move the decimal point so one non-zero digit stays to its left (giving 8.7), then count the 1 place you moved it — that is the exponent 1. So 87 = 8.7 × 10¹.