why-is-it-important-to-manually-adjust-exponents-when-adding-or-subtracting-in-s

Question

Why is it important to manually adjust exponents when adding or subtracting in scientific notation without a calculator?

Accepted Answer

To ensure the exponents are the same for accurate calculation.

Answer

To change the base of the numbers.

Answer

To simplify the coefficients.

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To make the numbers larger.