Question

the earths diameter through the equator is about 8,000 what is the earths estimated diameter written as a whole number multiplied by a power of ten​

Answer 1

To write 8000 miles in scientific notation, first find a natural number between 1 and 10. (8)

Now, figure out how many decimal places we have to move to the left.

8000.0 --> 8.0000 (Three )

Now, write the number 8 multiplied by 10 to the third power.

( 8 × 10^3 miles )

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