QuestionEvaluate the following without a calculator and express in scientific notation:
1.
2.
3.
4.
Studdy Solution
STEP 1
Assumptions1. All the numbers are given in scientific notation.
. We are to perform the operations as indicated.
3. The final answers should be expressed in scientific notation.
STEP 2
Let's start with the first expression First, we need to express both numbers in the same power of10. We can do this by adjusting the decimal point and the exponent.
STEP 3
Express in terms of .
STEP 4
Now we can subtract from .
STEP 5
Perform the subtraction.
STEP 6
Next, let's evaluate the second expression First, we need to express both numbers in the same power of10. We can do this by adjusting the decimal point and the exponent.
STEP 7
Express in terms of .
STEP 8
Now we can add to .
STEP 9
Perform the addition.
STEP 10
Next, let's evaluate the third expression This is a multiplication operation. We can multiply the decimal numbers and then add the exponents of10.
STEP 11
Perform the multiplication.
STEP 12
Express in scientific notation.
STEP 13
Finally, let's evaluate the fourth expression
This is a division operation. We can divide the decimal numbers and then subtract the exponents of10.
STEP 14
Express in scientific notation.
STEP 15
Now we can divide by .
STEP 16
Perform the division.
STEP 17
Express in scientific notation.
So, the solutions to the given expressions are33.
34.
35.
36.
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