Exponents and Scientific Notation

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What happens to the exponents when we divide expressions according to exponent rules?

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We subtract the exponents.

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Convert this number into scientific notation: 950,000

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9.5 x 10^5

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How would you write 4.3756 x 10^4 in standard form?

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43,756

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Simplify the expression: 3x^2⋅x^2

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3x^4

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How do you write 8.317 x 10^6 in standard form?

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8,317,000

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What is the definition of an exponent?

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An exponent indicates how many times a number (the base) is multiplied by itself.

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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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What is the product rule for exponents?

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When multiplying two expressions with the same base, add the exponents.

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What is the quotient rule for exponents?

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When dividing two expressions with the same base, subtract the exponents.

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Convert 0.00043756 into scientific notation.

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4.3756 x 10^-4