11.1 - Scientific Notation
Objective: To write numbers in scientific notation and standard notation.
Scientific Notation __________________________________________________________________________________
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Examples of when we use scientific notation:
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Large amounts of money
Distance in space
Size of particles and atoms
Speed of light
Identify if the number is written in scientific notation. If not, explain.
How to write a number in scientific notation:
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678,000
0.000032
Examples:
0.0000007
51,400,000
How to write a number in standard form:
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Examples:
Order the numbers from least to greatest.
Compare using <, >, or =.
0.003054
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-4.5 ________
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