Scientific Notation Review

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What is scientific notation?

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A method of expressing numbers as a product of a coefficient and a power of 10.

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What does a positive exponent in scientific notation indicate?

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It indicates a large number.

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What does a negative exponent in scientific notation indicate?

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It indicates a small number.

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Convert 0.000457 to scientific notation.

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4.57 x 10^-4.

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How do you convert 8.317 x 10^6 to standard form?

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8,317,000.

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How do you express 1001 in scientific notation?

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1.001 x 10^3.

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What is the base used in scientific notation?

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10.

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What is the coefficient in scientific notation?

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A number greater than or equal to 1 and less than 10.

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How do you multiply numbers in scientific notation?

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Multiply the coefficients and add the exponents.

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How do you divide numbers in scientific notation?

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Divide the coefficients and subtract the exponents.