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Before numbers in scientific notation can be added or subtracted, the exponents must be equal. (3.4 102) (4.57 103) (0.34 103) (4.57 103) Not equal Equal The decimal is moved to the left to increase the exponent. (0.34 4.57) 103 4.91 103 Multiplication When numbers in scientific notation are multiplied, only the number is multiplied.