Scientific NotationVery big and very small numbers, written so you can actually…8th GradeA number in scientific notation is written asa value between 1 and 10, multiplied by apower of ten.a × 10ⁿ, where 1 ≤ a < 104,800,0004.8 × 10⁶The point moved six places left, so the power is positive.0.000323.2 × 10⁻⁴Moved four places right, so the power is negative.(3 × 10⁴)(2 × 10³)6 × 10⁷Multiply the numbers, add the exponents.(8 × 10⁵) ÷ (2 × 10²)4 × 10³Divide the numbers, subtract the exponents.THE COMMON MISTAKE✗ 48 × 10⁵✓ 4.8 × 10⁶The first part must be between 1 and 10. 48 is too big.Big number, positive power. Small number, negative power. Theexponent counts the decimal moves.Scientific Notationwww.littleactivity.com

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Math · 8th Grade

Scientific Notation

Very big and very small numbers, written so you can actually compare them.

How to use it

Count the decimal moves. The direction sets the sign of the exponent.

Free · print-ready PDF · US Letter and A4

Grade
8th Grade
Ages
13–14
Subject
Math
Pages
1

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