Add and Subtract Numbers in Scientific Notation: Level 1

Sharpen your scientific notation skills with this eighth-grade worksheet! When numbers are either very small or very large, they can be written in scientific notation to make them easier to work with. In this practice, students will solve nine equations by finding the sum or difference of two numbers in scientific notation. Learners are asked to write their answers in scientific notation as well.

This worksheet will help students become more familiar with numbers in scientific notation. Scientific notation can be used in real-world math and science contexts, such as chemistry and astronomy.

For more practice with scientific notation, try Add Numbers in Scientific Notation #1 or Matching: Add and Subtract Numbers in Scientific Notation for an added challenge.