Adding and Subtracting Numbers in Scientific Notation (Part 1)

This lesson teaches how to add and subtract numbers in scientific notation. It uses an example of company profits to demonstrate the process. The key steps include adjusting the powers of 10 to be the same, performing the addition, and ensuring the result is in proper scientific notation. The final result is verified to meet the criteria for scientific notation.

What is the profit made by company A in 2015 expressed in scientific notation?

How do you adjust the powers of 10 when adding numbers in scientific notation?

Explain the process of moving the decimal point to adjust the value in scientific notation.

What criteria must the A value meet to be considered in scientific notation?

What is the final total profit for both companies if they merge?