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When comparing numbers in scientific notation, what should you do first?
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?
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?
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?
What happens if the exponents of two numbers in scientific notation are not the same?
Which property of numbers in scientific notation determines their size when comparing them?
Which property of numbers in scientific notation determines their size when comparing them?