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Why is scientific notation useful and how is scientific notation used in the real world ?

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It’s just a way to condense large numbers/decimals, so that they are easier to write out.
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Scientific notation is used to write very large or very small numbers using less digits. Discover examples of scientific notation used in real life and acquire the comprehension of complex concepts such as polynomials and exponents.

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