Question

While working on expanded form, Rick and Darlene had different answers a Parking Lot question and both were marked right. Did the teacher make a mistake? Should they both get the same mark?Rick’s Answer 45,035 = (4)(10,000) + (5)(1,000) + (0)(100) + 3(10) + 5 Darlene’s Answer was 45,035 = (4)(10,000) + 5(10^4) + 5(10^3)+ 3(10^1) + 5

Answer 1

10^4 = 10,000