answersLogoWhite

0


Best Answer

Not unles you have a calculator. To add by hand, you need to convert to a common exponent, which is pretty straightforward

User Avatar

Wiki User

10y ago
This answer is:
User Avatar

Add your answer:

Earn +20 pts
Q: Is it possible to add or subtract two numbers in scientific notification when they do not have the same power?
Write your answer...
Submit
Still have questions?
magnify glass
imp
Related questions

Is it possible to subtract 3 numbers at once?

YES


When dividing numbers in scientific notation what do you do with the exponents?

You subtract the exponent of the divisor from that of the dividend.


How do bankers use scientific notation?

They don't. They use bankerific notification, which involves imaginary numbers and allows fluid conversion of assets for fraudulent resale.


Steps multiplying and adding scientific notation?

To add or subtract two numbers in scientific notation:Step 1: Adjust the powers of 10 in the 2 numbers so that they have the same index. (Tip: It is easier to adjust the smaller index to equal the larger index).Step 2 : Add or subtract the numbers.Step 3 : Give the answer in scientific notation.To divide numbers in scientific notation:Step 1 : Group the numbers together.Step 2 : Divide the numbers.Step 3 : Use the law of indices to simplify the powers of 10.Step 4 : Give the answer in scientific notation.To multiply numbers in scientific notation:1. Multiply the coefficients2. Add the exponentswww.onlinemathlearning.com/adding-scientific-notation.htmlhttp://www.onlinemathlearning.com/dividing-scientific-notation.htmlhttp://www.onlinemathlearning.com/scientific-notation.html


Why do you have to Round off the numbers first before you subtract?

It is not possible to answer this question because it is based on a false premise that you have to round off numbers.


How do you subtract mixed number from mixed numbers with dissimilar fraction?

Make them into improper fractions, find the least common denominator, convert them, subtract, reduce if possible.


When you subtract one square number from another square number the answer is 10 what are the two numbers?

That isn't possible.


What two numbers subtract together to make 29?

30 and 1 is one possible pair.


How do you subtract decimal numebrs?

If you can subtract whole numbers you can subtract decimals. Forget about the decimal for a sec and subtract the numbers as if they were whole numbers. 2.5 -1.4 =1.1 hope this helps and if not yahoo usually has good examples.


Why this numbers are not written in scientific notation a. 41103 b. 0.310-7?

As far as it is possible to tell, neither of the two are in scientific notation.


What do you call numbers to be subtract?

Subtract the subtrahend from the minuend to get the difference.


How do you subtract bigger numbers from smaller numbers?

you subtract by lining your numbers and start from the ones place and continue going to the left