Why is 12 * 10-8 is NOT a correct representation of scientific notation?

1) The number must be less than 10.

2) The exponent is negative.

3) The numbers cannot be multiplied.

4) There is no decimal present.

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Yaretzi Quinn · Answer 1

1. the first number must be greater than one but less then ten

Why is 12 * 10-8 is NOT a correct representation of scientific notation?1) The number must be less than 10.2) The exponent is negative.3) The numbers cannot be multiplied.4) There is no decimal present.