Module 8.1 lesson introduction to scientific notation

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Module 8.1

Introduction to Scientific Notation

HWModule Page 42 #1-8 and Page 43 #17-24

Do Now:What does your calculator say when you enter:

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Rule: A number is in scientific notation if:

1) The first factor is a single digit followed by a decimal point

2) Times the second factor which is a power of 10.

1 x 10 8 1.54 x 11 9.99 x 10 5 3.675 x 10 5

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Scientific Notation à Standard Form

Rule:Step 1: Move decimal point the number of places indicated by the exponent.Step 2:

If Positive exponent: Move decimal point Right(Whole number make the number larger)

If Negative exponent: Move decimal point Left(Decimal make the number smaller)

Standard Form à Scientific Notation

Rule:Step 1: Write the number placing the decimal point after the first nonzero digit

Step 2: Write x 10

Step 3: Count the number of digits you moved the decimal point and write it as the exponent

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