sci not flashcard review

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(2 x 10^9)(4 x 10^-4)

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8 x 10^5

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(3 x 10^3) - (2.9 x 10^2)

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2.71 x 10^3

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(9.4 x 10^6)(3.2 x 10^5)

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3.008 x 10^12

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What is the ONLY thing that matters when adding and subtracting numbers in scientific notation?

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That the exponents are the same.

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TRUE OR FALSE: When you are dividing scientific notations, you would use the Quotient Rule for the powers of 10.

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True.

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What is scientific notation?

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A way to express very large or very small numbers using powers of ten.

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How do you multiply numbers in scientific notation?

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Multiply the coefficients and add the exponents.

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How do you divide numbers in scientific notation?

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Divide the coefficients and subtract the exponents.

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What is the coefficient in scientific notation?

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The number in front of the power of ten.

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What is the exponent in scientific notation?

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The power of ten that indicates how many places to move the decimal.