Intermediate Algebra (6th Edition)

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ISBN 10: 0321785045
ISBN 13: 978-0-32178-504-6

Chapter 5 - Section 5.1 - Exponents and Scientific Notation - Exercise Set - Page 263: 144

Answer

a. Yes, this is equal to 36,000, but not written in scientific notation. b. Yes, this is equal to 36,000, but not written in scientific notation. c. Yes, this is equal to 36,000, but not written in scientific notation. d. Yes, this is equal to 36,000 and written in scientific notation.

Work Step by Step

a. $36\times10^3$ $36\times1000$ $36000$ Yes, this is equal to 36,000, but not written in scientific notation. b. $360\times10^2$ $360\times100$ $36000$ Yes, this is equal to 36,000, but not written in scientific notation. c. $0.36\times10^5$ $0.36\times100000$ $36000$ Yes, this is equal to 36,000, but not written in scientific notation. d. $3.6\times10^4$ $36000$ Yes, this is equal to 36,000 and written in scientific notation.
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