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Exponents and Scientific Notation
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Exponents and Scientific Notation

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What does the exponent 3 represent in the expression 5^3?

  • The number of times 5 is multiplied by itself (correct)
  • The cube root of 5
  • The number of times 5 is divided by itself
  • The square root of 5

    • In scientific notation, what does the coefficient refer to?

  • The number of decimal places moved
  • A multiplier for the base number (correct)
  • The base number
  • The exponent

    • Why are exponents crucial in mathematics?

  • To perform addition quickly
  • To simplify repeated multiplication (correct)
  • To divide numbers efficiently
  • To represent very small numbers only

    • Which field commonly uses scientific notation for calculations and comparisons?

    <p>Astronomy</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What happens to the decimal point when converting a number to scientific notation with a positive exponent?

    <p>It moves to the right</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How can exponents simplify complex calculations?

    <p>By providing concise notation for repeated multiplication</p> Signup and view all the answers

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