Operations with Scientific Notation
Performing multiplication, division, addition, and subtraction with numbers in scientific notation.
Key Questions
- Compare the process of multiplying numbers in scientific notation to multiplying polynomials.
- Explain how to adjust exponents when adding or subtracting numbers in scientific notation.
- Justify the use of scientific notation in calculations involving astronomical distances or microscopic sizes.
Common Core State Standards
Suggested Methodologies
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