Set #1: Scientific Notation Rules

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Multiplying Powers with the SAME Base

Keep the base and add the exponents then simplify

<p>Keep the base and add the exponents then simplify</p>
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Dividing Powers with the SAME Base

Always subtract the exponent of the divisor (denominator) from the exponent of the dividend (numerator)

<p>Always subtract the exponent of the divisor (denominator) from the exponent of the dividend (numerator)</p>
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Scientific Notation

A number is written in scientific notation when it is represented as the product of a factor and a power of 10. The factor must be greater than or equal to 1 and less than 10 .

<p>A number is written in scientific notation when it is represented as the product of a factor and a power of 10. The factor must be greater than or equal to 1 and less than 10 .</p>
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Writing Numbers in Standard Form

The absolute value of the exponent indicates how many places to move the decimal point.

<p>The absolute value of the exponent indicates how many places to move the decimal point.</p>
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Writing Numbers in Scientific Notation

Step 1: Move the decimal point so it is located to the right of the leading nonzero digit.

Step 2: Count the number of places you moved the decimal point. This indicates the exponent of the power of 10, as shown below.

<p>Step 1: Move the decimal point so it is located to the right of the leading nonzero digit.</p><p>Step 2: Count the number of places you moved the decimal point. This indicates the exponent of the power of 10, as shown below.</p>
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Multiplying Numbers in Scientific Notation

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Dividing Numbers in Scientific Notation

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