Converting, Multiplying, and Dividing Scientific Notation PREALG

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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 10.

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What is the base used in scientific notation?

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10

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Convert 1.6 × 10^3 to standard form.

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1,600

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Convert 1.49 × 10^{-7} to standard form.

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0.000000149

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Multiply (9.4 x 10^6) by (3.2 x 10^5).

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3.008 x 10^12

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What is the rule for multiplying numbers in scientific notation?

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Multiply the coefficients and add the exponents.

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What is the rule for dividing numbers in scientific notation?

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Divide the coefficients and subtract the exponents.

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Convert 6.7 × 10^1 to standard form.

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67

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What does the exponent in scientific notation indicate?

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The number of places the decimal point moves.

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What is the value of 10^0?

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1