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.

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How many numbers can be in front of the decimal in correct scientific notation?

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Only one.

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What is the correct scientific notation for the number 20350?

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2.035 x 10^4.

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How would you write 0.0005 in scientific notation?

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5 x 10^-4.

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If you add to your exponent of 10, which direction does the decimal move?

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Left.

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What is the scientific notation for 15000?

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1.5 x 10^4.

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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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What is the scientific notation for 0.00000789?

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7.89 x 10^-6.

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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 scientific notation for 450000000?

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4.5 x 10^8.