Scientific Notation Flashcards

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What to do in +/- when the variable and the exponent is the same?

A

Perform the indicated sign then copy the exponent.

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What to do in +/- when the variable is the same while the exponent is not?

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Change the smaller exponent to be the same as the bigger exponent, then perform the sign.

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What happens when the decimal place is moved to the right?

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The constant becomes a smaller value while the exponent becomes a bigger value.

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What happens when the decimal place is moved to the right?

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The constant becomes a bigger value while the exponent becomes a smaller value.

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What to do in multiplying Scientific Notation when the bases are the same?

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Perform the indicated sign then add the exponents.

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What is the rule of Scientific Notation?

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More than 1 but is less than 10.

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What to do in dividing scientific notation when the bases are the same?

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Perform the indicated sign then subtract the exponents.

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What to do when the Scientific Notation is under a square root?

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Separate the constant and the x10^n
Then make the x10^n/2
Then simplify then multiply

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What to do when the constant is too small inside the square root?

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Move the decimal point to the right then make the exponent smaller. Perform the same was as it is under a square root sign.

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What to do when the Scientific Notation is raised to squared, cubes, or etc..?

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Distribute the exponent to the constant and the x10^n

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