Very small numbers are often written in exponential form using scientific notation to make them easier to multiply or divide. Explain how to apply the laws of exponents when multiplying and dividing numbers written in scientific notation.

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Jazlene Villarreal

Mathematics

17 June, 09:10

Very small numbers are often written in exponential form using scientific notation to make them easier to multiply or divide. Explain how to apply the laws of exponents when multiplying and dividing numbers written in scientific notation.

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When multiplying or dividing exponents the base number must be the same. To multiply exponents you add the exponent number together and to divide exponents you subtract them.