Benefits of Scientific Notation and Systematic Approach

This set of flashcards covers the benefits of scientific notation, examples of expressing numbers as powers of ten, and introduces the concept of a systematic approach.

Scientific Notation

A method of expressing numbers as a power of ten, which makes it easier to read and write very large and small numbers.

Benefit of Scientific Notation (1)

It makes it easier to read and write very large and very small numbers.

Benefit of Scientific Notation (2)

It clearly shows the number of significant digits since all the digits used are significant.

Benefit of Scientific Notation (3)

It simplifies calculations in multiplication and division.

Power of Ten Equivalent

The expression of a number in the form of a base (10) raised to an exponent.

1000 as a Power of Ten

1000 = 10^3.

100,000 as a Power of Ten

100,000 = 10^5.

1/10,000 as a Power of Ten

1/10,000 = 10^-4.

Systematic Approach Steps

A methodical way to solve problems, often requiring a specific number of steps.