Scientific Notation Operations and Conversions

Doc Unison teaches how to divide numbers in scientific notation. The lesson includes three example problems, demonstrating the process of dividing coefficients and subtracting exponents. Students are encouraged to practice with additional problems and check their solutions.

What is the first step in dividing numbers in scientific notation?

• Add the coefficients

• Divide the coefficients

• Multiply the exponents

• Subtract the exponents

When dividing exponents with the same base, what operation is performed?

• Add the exponents

• Subtract the exponents

• Multiply the exponents

• Divide the exponents

What is the result of dividing 6 x 10^5 by 2 x 10^2?

• 12 x 10^3

• 3 x 10^3

• 1.5 x 10^3

• 3 x 10^7

What is the first step in solving a division problem in scientific notation?

• Multiply the coefficients

• Divide the coefficients

• Add the exponents

• Subtract the exponents

What is the result of dividing 6 x 10^5 by 2 x 10^2 in scientific notation?

• 3 x 10^5

• 3 x 10^4

• 3 x 10^2

• 3 x 10^3

How do you convert 7,500,000 into scientific notation?

• 7.5 x 10^5

• 7.5 x 10^6

• 75 x 10^5

• 0.75 x 10^7

What is the result of dividing 7.5 x 10^6 by 5 x 10^4?

• 1.5 x 10^2

• 1.5 x 10^3

• 1.5 x 10^1

• 1.5 x 10^4

How do you convert a large number like 7,500,000 into scientific notation?

• 7.5 x 10^5

• 0.75 x 10^7

• 75 x 10^5

• 7.5 x 10^6

What is the result of dividing 7.5 x 10^6 by 5 x 10^4 in scientific notation?

• 1.5 x 10^2

• 1.5 x 10^3

• 1.5 x 10^1

• 1.5 x 10^4

What is the scientific notation for 180 billion?

• 18 x 10^10

• 0.18 x 10^12

• 1.8 x 10^11

• 1.8 x 10^10