Mastering Multiplication and Division in Scientific Notation

When multiplying constants in scientific notation, what is the first step?

• Subtract the exponents

• Divide the constants

• Multiply the constants

• Add the exponents

What happens to the exponents when multiplying bases of ten in scientific notation?

• They are subtracted

• They are added

• They are divided

• They are multiplied

What is the result of multiplying 2x10^3 by 4x10^20?

• 8x10^23

• 12x10^23

• 6x10^23

• 8x10^24

What is the simplified form of 3.5x3 in the context of scientific notation?

• 11.5

• 10.5

• 8.5

• 9.5

What is the correct way to adjust a constant greater than 10 in scientific notation?

• Divide the constant by 10

• Multiply the constant by 10

• Increase the exponent by 1

• Decrease the exponent by 1

How do you simplify 3.5x10^-2 multiplied by 3x10^5?

• 10.5x10^3

• 1.05x10^4

• 3.5x10^3

• 10.5x10^4

When dividing in scientific notation, what is the first step?

• Subtract the exponents

• Multiply the constants

• Divide the constants

• Add the exponents

How do you simplify the division of exponents with the same base in scientific notation?

• Add the exponents

• Multiply the exponents

• Divide the exponents

• Subtract the exponents

How do you adjust a constant less than 1 in scientific notation?

• Move the decimal point to the left

• Increase the exponent by 1

• Move the decimal point to the right

• Decrease the exponent by 1

What is the result of dividing 3x10^2 by 6x10^5?

• 0.5x10^-3

• 5x10^-4

• 0.5x10^-4

• 5x10^-3