Scientific Notation Word Problems

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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 5.6 x 10^-3?

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0.0056

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How do you express 0.000457 in scientific notation?

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4.57 x 10^-4

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What is the formula to compare two numbers in scientific notation?

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Divide the larger number by the smaller number and simplify.

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How many times greater is 1 x 10^2 grams than a microgram?

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1 x 10^8 times greater.

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What is the correct scientific notation for 2035?

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2.035 x 10^3

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How do you add numbers in scientific notation?

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Convert them to the same exponent, then add the coefficients.

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What is the scientific notation for 56,000?

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5.6 x 10^4

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How do you multiply numbers in scientific notation?

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Multiply the coefficients and add the exponents.