Which symbol makes the statement true? Write <, >, or in the blank. (1 point

Question

5 x 10-11
3 x 10-11

Answer 1

To compare the numbers \(5 \times 10^{-11}\) and \(3 \times 10^{-11}\), we can look at their coefficients since they have the same exponent.

Here, \(5\) is greater than \(3\).

Thus, the correct symbol to place in the blank is \(>\).

So, the statement reads:

\(5 \times 10^{-11} > 3 \times 10^{-11}\)