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| zeros in between other numbers |
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| zeros in front of numbers |
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Definition
| are NEVER significant (hold place) |
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| zeros in scientific notation |
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| zeros at end of number after decimal |
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Definition
| ARE significant to show a guess or give information (not just place holders) |
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| zeros at end of number before decimal |
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are MAY OR MAY NOT be significant. they maintain a value (hold place)
**CAN ALSO BE WRITTEN IN SCIENTIFIC NOTATION** |
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| zeros at end of number with decimal point |
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Definition
| are ALWAYS significant. they show precision and sureness |
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