Mastering Multiplication of Scientific Notation

What is the base always used in scientific notation?

• 2

• 5

• 10

• 100

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CCSS.8.EE.A.4

When multiplying in scientific notation, what do you do with the exponents?

• Add them

• Multiply them

• Divide them

• Subtract them

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CCSS.6.EE.A.1

In the example 4 x 10^3, what is the coefficient?

• 4000

• 3

• 4

• 10

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CCSS.8.EE.A.3

What must the coefficient be between in correct scientific notation?

• 100 and 1000

• 10 and 100

• 1 and 10

• 0 and 1

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CCSS.8.EE.A.4

What is the result of multiplying 4 x 10^3 and 2 x 10^6?

• 6 x 10^8

• 6 x 10^9

• 8 x 10^9

• 8 x 10^8

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CCSS.8.EE.A.4

What is the first step in multiplying 3 x 10^5 and 8 x 10^2?

• Add the exponents

• Multiply the coefficients

• Divide the coefficients

• Subtract the exponents

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CCSS.8.EE.A.4

What do you do if the coefficient is greater than 10 after multiplication?

• Leave it as is

• Move the decimal point and adjust the exponent

• Subtract 1 from the exponent

• Multiply the exponent by 2

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CCSS.8.EE.A.3

What is the correct scientific notation for 24 x 10^7?

• 24 x 10^8

• 2.4 x 10^8

• 24 x 10^7

• 2.4 x 10^7

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CCSS.8.EE.A.4

What is the result of multiplying 6 x 10^1 and 4 x 10^9?

• 2.4 x 10^11

• 24 x 10^11

• 2.4 x 10^10

• 24 x 10^10

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CCSS.8.EE.A.3

Why do you add 1 to the exponent when adjusting the coefficient to be between 1 and 10?

• To make the number larger

• To follow the rules of addition

• To make the number smaller

• To compensate for moving the decimal

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CCSS.8.EE.A.3