Question

express in exponential notation 1\15625

Answer 1

In 15625 in exponential form, x is the coefficient aka significand, 10 is the base, and 4 is called the exponent, also known as index or power of the exponential form of 15625.

However, it’s important to understand that there is not a unique means to express 15625 in exponential form; in fact there are countless possibilities.

By definition of exponential form, not only the index and coefficient, but also the base can be varied. In contrast to the scientific notation for 15625, which has 10 as base.