How do you convert a decimal to scientific notation?

Move the decimal point to the right of the first non-zero digit and express the number as a product of that digit and a power of ten.

How do you multiply numbers in scientific notation?

Multiply the coefficients and add the exponents. For example, $$(2 \times 10^3) \times (3 \times 10^2) = 6 \times 10^{5}$$ .

How do you divide numbers in scientific notation?

Divide the coefficients and subtract the exponents. For example, $$(6 \times 10^5) \/ (2 \times 10^2) = 3 \times 10^{3}$$ .

What is the purpose of using powers of ten in estimation?

Powers of ten simplify calculations and help in understanding the scale of numbers, especially very large or very small quantities.

Powers of Ten to Estimate Quantities Flashcards

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What is a power of ten?

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Estimate 0.00009254 using a power of ten.

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How do you round 0.0068925 to the largest place value?

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0.007.

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Estimate 4,567,899 using a power of ten.

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Estimate 0.0000000897 using a power of ten.

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It represents a very small number, specifically one divided by ten raised to the power of n.

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