Scientific Notation

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What is scientific notation?

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A short way to write really long numbers.

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Convert to scientific notation: 0.004078

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4.078 x 10^-3

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Convert to standard form: -5.6 x 10^-3

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-0.0056

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Convert to standard notation: 2.4 x 10^-3

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0.0024

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Which of the following is correct scientific notation? 20.35 x 10^4, .2035 x 10^4, 2035^4, 2.035 x 10^4

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2.035 x 10^4

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What is the purpose of scientific notation?

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To simplify the representation of very large or very small numbers.

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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 coefficient in scientific notation?

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The number that is multiplied by 10 raised to a power, typically between 1 and 10.

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Convert to scientific notation: 0.00056

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5.6 x 10^-4

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Convert to standard form: 3.2 x 10^2

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