Understanding 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 do you convert 8.317 x 10^6 to standard form?

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8,317,000

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Which is smaller: 1.3 x 10^20 or 8.4 x 10^19?

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8.4 x 10^19 is smaller.

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How do you convert 4.3756 x 10^4 to standard form?

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43,756

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What does a negative exponent indicate in scientific notation?

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It indicates a small number.

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Convert 5.6 x 10^-3 to standard form.

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0.0056

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

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2,500

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How do you compare 2.9 x 10^21 and 9.5 x 10^32?

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2.9 x 10^21 is smaller.

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What is the standard form of 1.2 x 10^-2?

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0.012

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How do you express 7.1 x 10^5 in standard form?

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710,000