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1 Scientific Notation Karen Cibrian

2 Definition Scientific notation is simply a method for expressing, and working with very large or very small numbers.  It is a short hand method for writing numbers, and an easy method for calculations. 

3 Numbers in scientific notation are made up of three parts: the coefficient, the base and the exponent.

4 The three parts in scientific notation:
Coefficient -> 6.5 Base > 10 Exponent -> 7

5 Scientific Notation In Standard Form
5.67 x 105 This is the scientific notation for the standard number, 567,000.  Now look at the number again, with the three parts labeled.

6 Example 5.67 x 105         coefficient                   base        exponent In order for a number to be in correct scientific notation, the following conditions must be true: 1. The coefficient must be greater than or equal to 1 and less than The base must be The exponent must show the number of decimal places that the decimal needs to be moved to change the number to standard notation.

7 Notations Standard Notation Scientific Notation 93,000, x 107

8 Problem How do you write 5.9 x 107 in standard notation? A) 59,000 B) 59,000,000 C) 590 D) 590,000,000

9 How to Convert from Scientific Notation to Standard Form
To change a number from scientific notation to standard form, move the decimal point to the right. You should move the point as many times as the exponent indicates. 3.8 x ,000,000

10 How To Convert from Scientific Notation To Standard For When The Exponent Is Negative
A negative exponent means that the decimal is moved to the left when changing to standard notation. 2.5 x

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