Why is this number not in scientific
notation?
36.5 x 10^6
please help

The first number should be a number between 1 and 10 (see explanation)

Step-by-step explanation:

For a number to be in scientific notation, a number between 1 and 10 has to be multiplied by a power of 10.

36.5 is not between 1 and 10, alternatively, you can rearrange it:

3.65 x 10^7      <This would be the correct scientific notation

a reflection across the x-axis , followed by the by a reflection across the y-axis , and then a scale dilation of 0.5 .