What is the exponent for 23,000 when writen in scientific notation

2.3 x 10⁴

Step-by-step explanation:

23000 is the number. You need the decimal to be in between the two whole numbers that aren't 0.

2.3 <

2.3 x 10, the exponent after the ten has to move the decimal to the original number of spaces in the original number 23000.

In 23000 its 4 places so your answer would be

2.3 x 10⁴

the solution is h=10 because you add 9 to each side of the equation.