Multiplying and Dividing Scientific Notation

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

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How do you multiply numbers in scientific notation?

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Multiply the coefficients (the numbers in front) and add the exponents.

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How do you divide numbers in scientific notation?

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Divide the coefficients and subtract the exponents.

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What is the result of (5 x 10^6)(5 x 10^7)?

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2.5 x 10^14

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What is the result of (9.4 x 10^6)(3.2 x 10^5)?

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3.008 x 10^12

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What do you do to the exponents when multiplying in scientific notation?

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Add the exponents.

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What do you do to the exponents when dividing in scientific notation?

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Subtract the exponents.

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What is the simplified version of 3.9 x 10^6?

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4 x 10^6

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What is the coefficient in the scientific notation 2.5 x 10^3?

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2.5

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What is the exponent in the scientific notation 7.1 x 10^8?

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