Scientific Notation and Exponents

The video tutorial explains how to solve a mathematical expression using a graphing calculator, focusing on scientific notation. It covers the use of the EE button on calculators, solving the expression step-by-step, and adjusting the final answer to correct scientific notation.

What is the initial expression given in the problem?

• 1.2 E3 multiplied by 6 E-3

• 1.2 E3 divided by 6 E-3

• 1.2 E3 plus 6 E-3

• 1.2 E3 minus 6 E-3

What does the 'EE' button on a calculator represent?

• It clears the calculator screen.

• It is used to multiply numbers.

• It is used to enter numbers in scientific notation.

• It represents a subtraction operation.

How would you input 7.67 x 10^5 using the 'EE' button?

• Type 7.67, press 'EE', then type 50

• Type 7.67, press 'EE', then type 0.5

• Type 7.67, press 'EE', then type 10

• Type 7.67, press 'EE', then type 5

In the expression 1.2 E3 divided by 6 E-3, what does 'E' signify?

• It signifies a subtraction operation.

• It signifies a division operation.

• It signifies a multiplication operation.

• It signifies scientific notation.

What is the result of dividing 1.2 by 6?

• 1.0

• 2.0

• 0.2

• 0.5

How do you handle exponents when dividing 10^3 by 10^-3?

• Divide the exponents.

• Subtract the exponent in the denominator from the exponent in the numerator.

• Multiply the exponents.

• Add the exponents.

What is the result of 10^3 divided by 10^-3?

• 10^3

• 10^-6

• 10^0

• 10^6

Why can't the final answer have a 0 before the decimal in scientific notation?

• Because it has no value and is not standard.

• Because it is not allowed in any notation.

• Because it makes the number negative.

• Because it makes the number larger.

What is the final answer in correct scientific notation?

• 0.2 x 10^6

• 2 x 10^5

• 2 x 10^6

• 0.2 x 10^5

What adjustment is made to the exponent when the decimal point is moved?

• The exponent is increased.

• The exponent is decreased.

• The exponent is doubled.

• The exponent remains the same.