Scientific Notation Quiz

What is the first step when adding or subtracting numbers in scientific notation?

• Ensure both numbers have the same power of 10

• Add the coefficients directly

• Subtract the exponents

• Multiply the coefficients

When adjusting the decimal point to the left, what happens to the exponent?

• It remains the same

• It doubles

• It increases by 1

• It decreases by 1

After performing subtraction, why might the result not be in scientific notation?

• The exponents are not subtracted

• The decimal point is not correctly placed

• The numbers are not multiplied

• The coefficients are not added

How do you convert a number back into scientific notation if the decimal point is moved to the right?

• Increase the exponent by 1

• Decrease the exponent by 1

• Keep the exponent the same

• Double the exponent

What is the general rule for adjusting the exponent when moving the decimal point to the left?

• Decrease the exponent by 1 for each place

• Increase the exponent by 1 for each place

• Keep the exponent the same

• Double the exponent