Scientific Notation Review

Reorder the following from greatest to least.

(Put the greatest number in position 1.)

Answer explanation

We can compare numbers in scientific notation, by first comparing the exponents. If the exponents are the same, then the number with the bigger number in front is larger.

Mathematical Equivalence

OFF

Answer explanation

Remember to use the "x" multiplication button, not the letter x on your keyboard!

Mathematical Equivalence

OFF

Answer explanation

Remember to use the "x" multiplication button, not the letter x on your keyboard!

Mathematical Equivalence

OFF

Answer explanation

Remember to use the "x" multiplication button, not the letter x on your keyboard!

Mathematical Equivalence

OFF

Answer explanation

Remember to use the "x" multiplication button, not the letter x on your keyboard!

To multiply numbers in scientific notation: ​ (a)   the front numbers & ​ (b)   the exponents.

To divide numbers in scientific notation: ​ (c)   the front numbers & ​ (d)   the exponents.

• multiply
• add
• divide
• subtract

Answer explanation

Match the standard form to the scientific notation.

Answer explanation

What is the standard form of the following expression?

2.83 x 10⁶

• 0.002830

• 2,830,000

• 28300

• 0.283

Answer explanation

Which of the following numbers is written in correct scientific notation?

• 20.35 x 10⁴
• .2035 x 10⁴
• 2035 ⁴
• 2.035 x10⁴

Answer explanation

If the exponent on the base of 10 is positive,

will the number in standard form be larger or smaller than 10?

• Larger
• Smaller

Answer explanation