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When subtracting integers with variables that have different exponents do you subtract the exponents too?
You do not. The exponent is only subtracted in division.
When adding or subtracting numbers written in scientific notation the exponents must be the?
Same.
How do you divide exponents of the same base?
By subtracting the two exponents from each other.NOTE: can only be done if the base is the same, like 23/21=22Also, make sure to subtract in the correct order, taking the top exponent and subtracting the one beneath it.
When subtracting or adding numbers in scientific notation why do the exponents need to be the same?
This is effectively the same as lining up the decimal points when adding or subtracting ordinary decimal fractions.
What are the rules for adding multiply divide and subtracting intengers?
Parentheses, exponents, multiplication and division, addition and subtraction.
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