yeah, from what notions of math I have, I would be inclined to say that +3 is bigger then -6. But I would trust you more then I on this stuff lol.
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Deathblade
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exponent magnitude respects negative numbers
10^-6 is less than 10^2
10^-6 is less than 10^2
Edited by Deathblade on Sep 4, 2013 00:12:29
blackdog3377
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Originally posted by Deathblade
8.1 x 10^-6 is pretty tiny brah
yea 10^-6 = .000001
8.1 x 10^-6 is pretty tiny brah
yea 10^-6 = .000001
Vuijox
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Does anyone know what happens when two full-blown sociopaths interact with each other?
Deathblade
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Originally posted by Vuijox
Does anyone know what happens when two full-blown sociopaths interact with each other?
they form a fraternity
Does anyone know what happens when two full-blown sociopaths interact with each other?
they form a fraternity
Venkman
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the question asked: rank by magnitude. in my mind, that absolutely takes into account the sign of the exponent. 10^3 is five magnitudes of order GREATER than 10^-2. I think that by saying 'not in least to greatest order', they are saying that 9.0x10^6 is equivalent to 8.1x10^6, since they are both within the same order of magnitude.
but yes, when ranking by magnitude, the sign of the exponent matters. think of it this way, too, you're talking about factors of 10 in this situation, something that is equal to -3 factors of 10 (0.001)is definitely less than something that is 2 factors of 10 (100)
thinking about it just in terms of the absolute value of the order of magnitude serves no purpose that I can think of.
ed: I thought of a purpose right after hitting post: if you're working with metric conversions, then just knowing the absolute value of the order of magnitude would tell you how many places to move the decimal point. you would still need to know the sign to tell you which direction to move the point
but yes, when ranking by magnitude, the sign of the exponent matters. think of it this way, too, you're talking about factors of 10 in this situation, something that is equal to -3 factors of 10 (0.001)is definitely less than something that is 2 factors of 10 (100)
thinking about it just in terms of the absolute value of the order of magnitude serves no purpose that I can think of.
ed: I thought of a purpose right after hitting post: if you're working with metric conversions, then just knowing the absolute value of the order of magnitude would tell you how many places to move the decimal point. you would still need to know the sign to tell you which direction to move the point
Edited by seths99 on Sep 4, 2013 08:43:38
Edited by seths99 on Sep 4, 2013 08:42:51
Edited by seths99 on Sep 4, 2013 06:34:06
Caveman69
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jesus.you know kids are going to preschool at 3 now.news to me(again services like this are not often available in a sandtrap)
opinions?too early?not early enough? i will probably be enrolling my kid.
opinions?too early?not early enough? i will probably be enrolling my kid.
Butternuts
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Originally posted by Caveman69
jesus.you know kids are going to preschool at 3 now.news to me(again services like this are not often available in a sandtrap)
opinions?too early?not early enough? i will probably be enrolling my kid.
3am or pm? if am too early imo
jesus.you know kids are going to preschool at 3 now.news to me(again services like this are not often available in a sandtrap)
opinions?too early?not early enough? i will probably be enrolling my kid.
3am or pm? if am too early imo
Originally posted by Caveman69
jesus.you know kids are going to preschool at 3 now.news to me(again services like this are not often available in a sandtrap)
opinions?too early?not early enough? i will probably be enrolling my kid.
Too early for pre-school. Will end up being a daycare. 3 year olds are not the most calm and receptive to classroom lecture learning.
jesus.you know kids are going to preschool at 3 now.news to me(again services like this are not often available in a sandtrap)
opinions?too early?not early enough? i will probably be enrolling my kid.
Too early for pre-school. Will end up being a daycare. 3 year olds are not the most calm and receptive to classroom lecture learning.
issacar
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Originally posted by Caveman69
jesus.you know kids are going to preschool at 3 now.news to me(again services like this are not often available in a sandtrap)
opinions?too early?not early enough? i will probably be enrolling my kid.
If you can home school him a bit so he's not behind other kids his age when he joins school you shouldn't have to register him to pre-school.
jesus.you know kids are going to preschool at 3 now.news to me(again services like this are not often available in a sandtrap)
opinions?too early?not early enough? i will probably be enrolling my kid.
If you can home school him a bit so he's not behind other kids his age when he joins school you shouldn't have to register him to pre-school.
blackdog3377
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http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Montessori_education
I went to one of these all the way up until first grade. Same with my brother. I remember them being a lot of fun and that I was ahead of all my class mates that went to public school pre-k/K
I went to one of these all the way up until first grade. Same with my brother. I remember them being a lot of fun and that I was ahead of all my class mates that went to public school pre-k/K
Originally posted by Deathblade
negative exponents doesnt just make the number negative
This is where I was going wrong, you and Seths99 and quidjibo to an extent hit on it, thanks guys. My mind was just clouded enough to equate the negative exponent to a negative number.
negative exponents doesnt just make the number negative
This is where I was going wrong, you and Seths99 and quidjibo to an extent hit on it, thanks guys. My mind was just clouded enough to equate the negative exponent to a negative number.
Caveman69
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Originally posted by issacar
If you can home school him a bit so he's not behind other kids his age when he joins school you shouldn't have to register him to pre-school.
well,i am already involved quite a bit during the day. and i work 4-10s or 3-13s just so i can have more time with her. obviously this is coming from a dad but i think she is on par and even ahead in most cases.i just liked the idea of someone more certified teaching my daughter twice a week.plus my girl kinda needs more social development.
If you can home school him a bit so he's not behind other kids his age when he joins school you shouldn't have to register him to pre-school.
well,i am already involved quite a bit during the day. and i work 4-10s or 3-13s just so i can have more time with her. obviously this is coming from a dad but i think she is on par and even ahead in most cases.i just liked the idea of someone more certified teaching my daughter twice a week.plus my girl kinda needs more social development.
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