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What is the purpose of using scientific notation in mathematics and science?
What is the purpose of using scientific notation in mathematics and science?
To represent very large or very small numbers in a more compact and convenient form.
How is the product of two numbers in scientific notation calculated?
How is the product of two numbers in scientific notation calculated?
Multiply the coefficients and add the exponents.
When performing addition or subtraction with numbers in scientific notation, what step is crucial to ensure the correct result?
When performing addition or subtraction with numbers in scientific notation, what step is crucial to ensure the correct result?
Ensuring that the exponents are the same before adding or subtracting.
