Compare 7.6 × 10^−25 and 6.7 × 10^−52. Which statement is true?(1 point)Responses

7.6 × 10^−25 < 6.7 × 10^−52
7.6 × 10^−25 ≤ 6.7 × 10^−52
7.6 × 10^−25 > 6.7 × 10^−52
7.6 × 10^−25 = 6.7 × 10^−52

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To compare \(7.6 \times 10^{-25}\) and \(6.7 \times 10^{-52}\), we should first consider the exponents of 10, since they influence the magnitude of these numbers significantly.

The exponent \(-25\) in \(7.6 \times 10^{-25}\) is greater (less negative) than the exponent \(-52\) in \(6.7 \times 10^{-52}\). Since the base numbers (7.6 and 6.7) are both positive:

  1. The term \(7.6 \times 10^{-25}\) represents a larger value than \(6.7 \times 10^{-52}\) because \(10^{-25}\) is a larger magnitude (closer to zero) than \(10^{-52}\).

Thus, we can conclude that: \[ 7.6 \times 10^{-25} > 6.7 \times 10^{-52} \]

The correct statement is: 7.6 × 10^−25 > 6.7 × 10^−52.