Scientific Notation

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What is Scientific Notation?

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A method of expressing numbers as a product of a coefficient and a power of 10, e.g., 3.2 x 10^4.

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What does a positive exponent in scientific notation indicate?

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It indicates a large number.

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What does a negative exponent in scientific notation indicate?

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It indicates a small number, less than 1.

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What are the two parts of scientific notation?

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A coefficient (a number between 1 and 10) and a power of 10.

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How do you convert 5.0 x 10^8 to standard form?

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5,000,000,000.

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How do you convert -5.6 x 10^-3 to standard form?

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-0.0056.

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Which is greater: 5.0 x 10^-4 or 5.0 x 10^6?

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5.0 x 10^6 is greater.

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How do you move the decimal when the exponent is negative?

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You move the decimal to the left.

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How do you move the decimal when the exponent is positive?

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You move the decimal to the right.

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What is the standard form of 2.5 x 10^3?

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2,500.