Standard Form (Edexcel GCSE Maths): Flashcards

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Alternative name for standard form

Standard index form

Standard form format

A×10nA \times 10^n where 1A<101 \leq A < 10

Range of front number AA in standard form

1A<101 \leq A < 10 (between 1 and 10)

Type of power for numbers greater than 1

Positive power

Type of power for numbers less than 1

Negative power

56,000,000,000 in standard form

5.6×10105.6 \times 10^{10}

0.000000345 in standard form

3.45×1093.45 \times 10^{-9}

Multiply standard form: handle powers how?

Add the powers

Divide standard form: handle powers how?

Subtract the powers

Add/subtract standard form: first ensure...

Same power of 10

Calculator buttons for entering standard form

EXP or ×10x\times 10^x

7.986 E15 on calculator means

7.986×10157.986 \times 10^{15}

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