for what value of b will 6x10^3 be 20 times larger than bx10^2

Answer 1

To find the value of b, we can set up the equation:
6 x 10^3 = 20(b x 10^2)

First, simplify the equation:
6 x 10^3 = 20b x 10^2

Divide both sides by 20:
(6 x 10^3) / 20 = b x 10^2

Simplify further:
300 = b x 10^2

Now, divide both sides by 10^2:
300 / 10^2 = b

300 / 100 = b

3 = b

Therefore, the value of b is 3.