Adding and Subtracting Numbers in Scientific Notation

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To add or subtract numbers in scientific notation:
• Same exponents → add or subtract, keep the power of 10.
• Different exponents → rewrite so both have the same exponent, then add or subtract.
Always make sure your answer is in proper scientific notation (1 ≤ a < 10).

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