Adding and Subtracting in Scientific Notation

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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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What is the range for the first part of a number in Scientific Notation?

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The first part should be a number between 1 and 10.

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How do you compare numbers in Scientific Notation?

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Compare the exponents first; the larger exponent indicates the larger number.

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Convert 5.3 x 10⁻² to standard form.

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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 decimal number.

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How do you add numbers in Scientific Notation?

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Convert to the same exponent, then add the coefficients.

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How do you subtract numbers in Scientific Notation?

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Convert to the same exponent, then subtract the coefficients.

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What is the result of (1.4 × 10⁵) − 230 in Scientific Notation?

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1.3977 × 10⁵

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Which is larger: 9.5 x 10² or 1.3 x 10⁵?

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1.3 x 10⁵ is larger.