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Add. Write your answer in scientific notation. (4.13 × 10^5) + (6.7 × 10^5)

Add. Write your answer in scientific notation.
(4.13 × 10^5) + (6.7 × 10^5)

1. 1.083 × 10^7
2. 1.083 × 10^6
3. 1.083 × 10^8
4. 1.083 × 10^9

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Quizzma TeamApril 12, 2025

To add the numbers in scientific notation, you should ensure that the exponents are the same, which they are in this case (both are (10^5)).

1. Add the coefficients:

(4.13 + 6.7 = 10.83)

2. The sum can be written as:

(10.83 × 10^5)

3. Now, we must express this in proper scientific notation. Scientific notation requires the coefficient to be between 1 and 10. So, we adjust it:

(10.83 = 1.083 × 10^1)

4. Therefore:

(10.83 × 10^5 = 1.083 × 10^{5+1} = 1.083 × 10^6)

So the answer is 2. 1.083 × 10^6.