Adding and Subtracting Scientific Notation

Grade 845 minutes

Learning Objective

I can add and subtract numbers in scientific notation, expressing the answer in scientific notation.

Practice Questions

This lesson includes 7 practice questions to reinforce learning.

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1. Convert 3.2 × 10⁴ to a number with an exponent of 3.

2. Explain why it is necessary to have the same exponent when adding or subtracting numbers in scientific notation.

3. Add the following numbers expressed in scientific notation: (2.0 × 10⁵) + (3.0 × 10⁵). Express your answer in scientific notation.

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