scientific notation

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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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What does a negative exponent indicate in scientific notation?

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It indicates a small number, as it represents a fraction (1 divided by the base raised to the positive exponent).

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Convert 0.00056 to scientific notation.

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5.6 x 10^-4.

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What is the standard form of 3.2 x 10^3?

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3200.

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How do you multiply numbers in scientific notation?

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Multiply the coefficients and add the exponents.

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Solve: (4 x 10^2) * (3 x 10^3)

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12 x 10^5 or 1.2 x 10^6.

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What is the correct scientific notation for 15000?

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1.5 x 10^4.

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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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Solve: (8 x 10^5) / (2 x 10^2)

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4 x 10^3.

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What is the coefficient in the scientific notation 7.2 x 10^6?

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7.2.