6.1: Scientific Notation

Using a Calculator to Compute Scientific Notation

To enter numbers in scientific notation, you can use the EE or EXP key on a scientific calculator.

Ex. 1,920,000 x .oo15/ .oooo32 x 45,000

On calculator:

1.92 EE 6 x 1.5 EE 3 +/- ? (3.2 EE 5 +/- x 4.5 EE 4)=

The EXP key is used in exactly the same way. Notice that the negative exponent -3 is entered by pressing 3, then +/-.