8.1.1.5
Express approximations of very large and very small numbers using scientific notation; understand how calculators display numbers in scientific notation. Multiply and divide numbers expressed in scientific notation, express the answer in scientific notation, using the correct number of significant digits when physical measurements are involved.
Example Problems
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Khan Academy ResourcesScientific notationMultiplying & dividing in scientific notationScientific notation word problemsApproximating with powers of 10Multiplication and division with powers of tenScientific notation example: 0.0000000003457Scientific notation word problem: speed of lightScientific notation word problem: U.S. national debtScientific notation examplesMultiplying multiples of powers of 10Scientific notation word problem: red blood cellsApproximating with powers of 10Multiplying & dividing in scientific notation

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