Understanding Scientific Notation

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Front: Scientific Notation

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A way to express very large or very small numbers using powers of 10.

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*Front:* Format of Scientific Notation

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Front: Converting to Scientific Notation

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Move the decimal point to create a number between 1 and 10, then count the moves for the exponent.

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Front: Positive Exponent

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A large number, decimal moves left.

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Front: Negative Exponent

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A small number, decimal moves right.

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Front: Multiplying in Scientific Notation

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Multiply coefficients, add exponents

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Front: Dividing in Scientific Notation

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Divide coefficients, subtract exponents.

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Front: Adding/Subtracting in Scientific Notation

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Adjust to the same exponent, then add or subtract the coefficients.