What is the sum of 6.3 x 10^3 and 2.41 x 10^4 Use scientific notation to express your answer

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To sum 6.3 x 10^3 and 2.41 x 10^4 in scientific notation, we add the numbers and keep the exponent the same.

6.3 x 10^3 + 2.41 x 10^4 = (6.3 + 2.41) x 10^4 = 8.71 x 10^4

Therefore, the sum is 8.71 x 10^4.
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To sum 6.3 x 10^3 and 2.41 x 10^4 in scientific notation, we need to match the exponents.

First, we can rewrite 6.3 x 10^3 as 0.63 x 10^4 by moving the decimal point one place to the left.

Now, we have:

0.63 x 10^4 + 2.41 x 10^4 = (0.63 + 2.41) x 10^4 = 3.04 x 10^4

Therefore, the sum is 3.04 x 10^4.