8 Lesson 5: Multiplying and Dividing Scientific Notation

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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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What is the general form of scientific notation?

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A number between 1 and 10 multiplied by a power of 10.

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What is the base used in scientific notation?

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10

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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 simplified version of (2 x 10^3)(3 x 10^4)?

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6 x 10^7

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What is the simplified version of (5 x 10^2)/(2 x 10^1)?

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2.5 x 10^1

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What is the first term in scientific notation required to be?

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Greater than or equal to 1 and less than 10.

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What is the result of (4 x 10^5)(2 x 10^3)?

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8 x 10^8

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What is the result of (1 x 10^6)/(5 x 10^2)?

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2 x 10^4