Question

Perform the operation. Enter your answer in scientific notation.

7 × 106 − 5.4 × 106 =

Answer 1

1.696 ×
`10^(2)`

Explanation:

Move the decimal so there is one non-zero digit to the left of the decimal point. The number of decimal places you move will be the exponent on the 10

.

If the decimal is being moved to the right, the exponent will be negative. If the decimal is being moved to the left, the exponent will be positive.

Answer 2

849

Explanation:

1556