Intermediate Algebra (6th Edition)

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ISBN 10: 0321785045
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Chapter 5 - Section 5.1 - Exponents and Scientific Notation - Exercise Set - Page 263: 114

Answer

$2.7\times10^{7}$ degrees Fahrenheit

Work Step by Step

We are given that the temperature of the core of the sun is about $27,000,000$ degrees Fahrenheit. Step 1: To write this number in scientific notation, we move the decimal point to the left until the original number is 2.7. Step 2: Since the original number was greater than 10, we moved the decimal by 7 positive places. In other words, we will raise 10 to a power of 7. Now, we write the product of the two numbers found in Step 1 and Step 2. $2.7\times10^{7}$ degrees Fahrenheit
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