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When dividing number in scientific notation what must you do with the exponents?
Subtract them.
When dividing in scientific notation what do you do with the exponents?
You subtract the exponent of the denominator from that of the numerator.
How do you find the difference of two in scientific notation?
Convert back to standard notation. Subtract, then convert back to sci. notation.
How do you subtract two negative scientific notation numbers and come out with a negative scientific notation number?
if the smaller negative sci notation # being subtracted from the larger example: (-1.0x10^0) - (-2.0x10^0) is the same as -1-(-2)= -1 + 2 = 1
What are the rules of adding subtracting dividing and multiplying written in scientific notation?
1 With addition change the scientific notation back to 'normal numbers' and then add accordingly 2 With subtraction change the scientific back to 'normal numbers' and then subtract accordingly 3 With division subtract the exponents and divide the decimals 4 With multiplication add the exponents and multiply the decimals 5 Note that if changes occur below 1 or greater than 9 in the decimal element of the scientific notation then appropriate adjustments must be made
