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Scientific Notation Mastery Quiz

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When comparing numbers in scientific notation, what should you do first?

Compare the exponents of the numbers (correct)
Add the exponents of the numbers
Multiply the numbers together
Divide the numbers by 10

What does a larger exponent indicate when comparing numbers in scientific notation?

No significant difference
An error in the notation
A larger number (correct)
A smaller number

If the exponents of two numbers in scientific notation are the same, what is the next step in comparing them?

Subtract the exponents of the numbers
Add the exponents of the numbers
Multiply the base numbers
Compare the base numbers (correct)

What happens if the exponents of two numbers in scientific notation are not the same?

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Which property of numbers in scientific notation determines their size when comparing them?

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Comparing Scientific Notation

Compare the exponents of the numbers first.

Larger Exponent

A larger exponent indicates a larger number, regardless of the base number.

Same Exponents

Compare the base numbers to determine which number is greater.

Different Exponents

The comparison is complete, the number with the larger exponent is the larger number.

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Exponent's Role

The exponent determines their size. The larger the exponent, the larger the number.