(Grimes)Scientific Notation with Operations MVP

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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. It is written in the form a x 10^n, where 1 ≤ a < 10 and n is an integer.

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Which of the following is correct scientific notation? 8.987000, 8.98 x 10^6, 80.987 x 10, 8.98^6

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8.98 x 10^6

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How do you add numbers in scientific notation?

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Ensure the exponents are the same, then add the coefficients. Convert back to scientific notation if necessary.

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What is the result of (7.3 x 10^5) + (3.7 x 10^5)?

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1.1 x 10^6

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How do you divide numbers in scientific notation?

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Divide the coefficients and subtract the exponents. Convert back to scientific notation if necessary.

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What does the exponent in scientific notation indicate?

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It indicates the number of places the decimal point moves. A positive exponent means the number is large, while a negative exponent means the number is small.

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What is 7.82 x 10^6 an example of?

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Scientific notation, indicating a large number.

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What is the standard notation of 5.6 x 10^-3?

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0.0056

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How do you convert scientific notation to standard notation?

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Multiply the coefficient by 10 raised to the power of the exponent.