To find the sum of numbers in scientific notation, we first need to compare the exponents.
6.3 x 10^3 can be written as 6300 x 10^0 (since 10^0 equals 1).
Now, we can add the two numbers:
6300 x 10^0 + 24100 x 10^0 = 30400 x 10^0.
However, since 10^0 is equal to 1, we can rewrite the answer as:
30400 x 1 = 30400.
Therefore, the sum is 30400, represented in scientific notation as 3.04 x 10^4.
what is the sum of 6.3 x 10^3 and 2.41 x 10^4. use scientific notation to explain your answer
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