Scientific Notation

Question 1

Just know how to convert into scientific notation

Answer 1

• Division- Divide numbers, subtract exponents
• Multiplication- Multiply numbers, add exponents, convert, (change exponents as needed)
• Addition- Move the decimal to make the exponents the same on both sides, add numbers, bring down the 10 with the exponent
• Subtraction- Same as addition but only subtract
• Make sure you know how to do simple conversions as well

Question 2

Moving decimal to the left

Answer 2

keep the exponent positive

Question 3

Moving decimal to the right

Answer 3

exponent may be negative