Flashcardizz: Scientific Notation Add/Sub

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What is scientific notation?

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A way of expressing numbers that are too large or too small to be conveniently written in decimal form, using powers of ten.

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

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Multiply the coefficient by 10 raised to the power indicated.

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What is the standard form of 2.5 x 10^3?

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2500

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What is the area of a rectangle in scientific notation?

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Area = length × width, expressed as a product of coefficients and powers of ten.

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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.

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What is the result of (3.0 x 10^4) + (2.0 x 10^4)?

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5.0 x 10^4

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What is the correct scientific notation for 0.00045?

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4.5 x 10^-4

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How do you subtract numbers in scientific notation?

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Ensure the exponents are the same, then subtract the coefficients.

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What is the result of (5.0 x 10^6) - (1.0 x 10^5)?

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4.9 x 10^6

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What is the correct scientific notation for 250000?

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2.5 x 10^5