Scientific (Exponential) Notation (1.4.1)

Question 1

• Scientific notation is an efficient means of expressing extremely large and small numbers.

Answer 1

• Scientific notation is an efficient means of expressing extremely large and small numbers.

Question 2

• To add numbers in scientific notation, they must both be expressed to the same power of ten.

Answer 2

• To add numbers in scientific notation, they must both be expressed to the same power of ten.

Question 3

• To multiply or divide numbers in scientific notation, consider the number and power parts separately.

Answer 3

• To multiply or divide numbers in scientific notation, consider the number and power parts separately.

Question 4

• For powers and roots of numbers in scientific notation, consider the number and power parts separately.

Answer 4

• For powers and roots of numbers in scientific notation, consider the number and power parts separately.