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Scientific Notation Basics

Handle very large or small numbers

Scientific notation writes numbers as a×10^n to simplify calculations with very large or small values; operations adjust coefficients and exponents while keeping significant figures.

Form

Write as 1<=a<10 times 10^n; adjust exponent to shift decimal.

Operate

Add/subtract with same exponent; multiply/divide by adding/subtracting exponents.

Precision

Keep significant figures consistent with measurements.

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