Operations in Scientific Notation Worksheets
Use exponent rules, reciprocals and normalized scientific notation.
Before you begin
Read ordered pairs and solve linear equations using signed arithmetic.
Worked example
Multiply (4 × 10^3)(3 × 10^2). Write the result in scientific notation.
- Multiply the coefficients and add the exponents.
- If the coefficient is at least 10, divide it by 10 and increase the exponent by 1.
Answer: 1.2 × 10^6
Check your result using the method in the example before moving to the next question.
Choose your level
These sets use the same exercise types and number ranges across level labels. Choose a fresh set for additional practice.
- Easy: Start with the preview and follow the worked example.
- Medium: Practice the same exercise types with a fresh numbered set.
- Hard: Use another set to practice explaining and checking your answers.
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Preview and print an easy set
Try six questions below, or choose a full set at your level.
1
Multiply (3 × 10^2)(6 × 10^3). Write the result in scientific notation.
2
Multiply (2 × 10^2)(5 × 10^4). Write the result in scientific notation.
3
Multiply (2 × 10^3)(4 × 10^2). Write the result in scientific notation.
4
Multiply (6 × 10^4)(8 × 10^1). Write the result in scientific notation.
5
Multiply (8 × 10^2)(5 × 10^3). Write the result in scientific notation.
6
Multiply (3 × 10^1)(4 × 10^1). Write the result in scientific notation.
Answer Key
1. 1.8 × 10^62. 1 × 10^73. 8 × 10^54. 4.8 × 10^65. 4 × 10^66. 1.2 × 10^3