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Add numbers in scientific notation

Grade 8 math · Fieldbook Learning

Name ______________________ Date __________

When the powers of 10 match, add or subtract the numbers in front. Then make sure the front number is between 1 and 10.

  1. Add: (8.6 × 10⁸) + (4.8 × 10⁸). Write the answer in scientific notation, like 4.7 × 10^3.
  2. Add: (1.9 × 10⁸) + (2.2 × 10⁸). Write the answer in scientific notation, like 4.7 × 10^3.
  3. Add: (1 × 10⁷) + (2.8 × 10⁷). Write the answer in scientific notation, like 4.7 × 10^3.
  4. Add: (1.8 × 10⁵) + (6 × 10⁵). Write the answer in scientific notation, like 4.7 × 10^3.
  5. Add: (4.2 × 10²) + (7.6 × 10²). Write the answer in scientific notation, like 4.7 × 10^3.
  6. Add: (8.5 × 10⁸) + (5.2 × 10⁸). Write the answer in scientific notation, like 4.7 × 10^3.
  7. Add: (8.7 × 10⁵) + (3.2 × 10⁵). Write the answer in scientific notation, like 4.7 × 10^3.
  8. Add: (3.2 × 10³) + (1.6 × 10³). Write the answer in scientific notation, like 4.7 × 10^3.
  9. Add: (1.38 × 10⁸) + (6.43 × 10⁸). Write the answer in scientific notation, like 4.7 × 10^3.
  10. Add: (6.5 × 10⁷) + (4.69 × 10⁷). Write the answer in scientific notation, like 4.7 × 10^3.
  11. Add: (8.32 × 10¹⁰) + (5.01 × 10¹⁰). Write the answer in scientific notation, like 4.7 × 10^3.
  12. Add: (7.79 × 10⁸) + (6 × 10⁸). Write the answer in scientific notation, like 4.7 × 10^3.
  13. Add: (8.4 × 10⁹) + (7.44 × 10⁹). Write the answer in scientific notation, like 4.7 × 10^3.
  14. Add: (3.37 × 10¹²) + (2.43 × 10¹²). Write the answer in scientific notation, like 4.7 × 10^3.
  15. Add: (3.04 × 10⁶) + (5.16 × 10⁶). Write the answer in scientific notation, like 4.7 × 10^3.
  16. Add: (3.48 × 10⁴) + (4.29 × 10⁴). Write the answer in scientific notation, like 4.7 × 10^3.
  17. Add: (2.7 × 10⁴) + (4.04 × 10⁴). Write the answer in scientific notation, like 4.7 × 10^3.
  18. Add: (2.58 × 10³) + (3.77 × 10³). Write the answer in scientific notation, like 4.7 × 10^3.
  19. Add: (4.67 × 10⁸) + (2.27 × 10⁸). Write the answer in scientific notation, like 4.7 × 10^3.
  20. Add: (2.08 × 10⁷) + (4.22 × 10⁷). Write the answer in scientific notation, like 4.7 × 10^3.
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Answer key: Add numbers in scientific notation

  1. 1.34 × 10^9
  2. 4.1 × 10^8
  3. 3.8 × 10^7
  4. 7.8 × 10^5
  5. 1.18 × 10^3
  6. 1.37 × 10^9
  7. 1.19 × 10^6
  8. 4.8 × 10^3
  9. 7.81 × 10^8
  10. 1.119 × 10^8
  11. 1.333 × 10^11
  12. 1.379 × 10^9
  13. 1.584 × 10^10
  14. 5.8 × 10^12
  15. 8.2 × 10^6
  16. 7.77 × 10^4
  17. 6.74 × 10^4
  18. 6.35 × 10^3
  19. 6.94 × 10^8
  20. 6.3 × 10^7