To add these two values in scientific notation, you need to ensure that the exponents are the same.
Step 1: Write down the values in scientific notation form:
4.4951 x 10^9 + 2.8725 x 10^9
Step 2: Adjust the exponents to be the same. In this case, you need to increase the exponent of the second value as it has a smaller exponent.
4.4951 x 10^9 + 0.28725 x 10^10
Step 3: Add the coefficients together while keeping the exponent the same:
4.4951 + 0.28725 = 4.78235
Step 4: Write down the result in scientific notation:
4.78235 x 10^9
4.4951 X 10^9 + 2.8725 X 10^9
Step by step in scientific notation.
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