| − | '''Scientific notation''' is the mathematical concept of writing out numbers in the form a * 10^b (a times 10 to the power of b). For example, the number 123 in scientific notation would be written as 1.23 * 10^3. This notation allows one to easily compare numbers based on exponents. | + | '''Scientific notation''' is the mathematical concept of writing out numbers in the form a * 10^b (a times 10 to the power of b). For example, the number 123 in scientific notation would be written as 1.23 * 10^2. This notation allows one to easily compare numbers based on exponents. |