Scientific Notation- Math 7

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What is scientific notation?

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A way to express very large or very small numbers using powers of ten.

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How do you convert a number in scientific notation to standard form?

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Multiply the coefficient by 10 raised to the power indicated.

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Convert 3.2 x 10^4 to standard form.

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32,000

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Convert 7.5 x 10^-2 to standard form.

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0.075

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What is the coefficient in the scientific notation 9.1 x 10^3?

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9.1

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What does the exponent in scientific notation indicate?

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The number of places the decimal point moves.

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Convert 1.2 x 10^6 to standard form.

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1,200,000

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Convert 5.0 x 10^-1 to standard form.

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0.5

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Which of the following is NOT in scientific notation: 4.5 x 10^2, 0.45 x 10^3, 45 x 10^1?

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45 x 10^1 (the coefficient must be between 1 and 10).

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Convert 2.5 x 10^0 to standard form.

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2.5