Simplifying Exponential Expressions and 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, in the form of a x 10^n, where 1 ≤ a < 10 and n is an integer.

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How do you compare two numbers in scientific notation?

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Compare the exponents first. The number with the larger exponent is greater. If the exponents are the same, compare the coefficients.

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What does a negative exponent indicate?

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How do you convert a decimal to scientific notation?

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Move the decimal point to the right of the first non-zero digit and count the number of places moved. This becomes the exponent of 10, which is negative if moved to the right.

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How do you handle a negative exponent in a fraction?

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