Question

In standard form:

5. 3.2 x 10^3

7. 4.1 x 10^8

9. Write the average weight of a blue whale, 2.6 x 10^5, in standard form.

15. 2.5 x 10^-3

17. 1.05 x 10^-2

19. Write the size of a grain of very fine sand, about 9.35 x 10^-3 cm, in standard form.

Can somebody help? I have been stuck on these questions for 30 minutes....
Thanks.

Answer 1

I don't understand what you mean by "I have been stuck on these questions for 30 minutes.... "
Are you just staring at the questions?
The concept of scientific notation can be learned in less than 5 minutes.

5. 3.2 x 10^3
= 5.3 x 1000
= 5300

15 . 2.5 x 10^-3
= 2.5 x .001
= 0.0025

You try the others.

Answer 2

what operation is being performed 1.2x10^2+2.5x10^4=

Answer 3

5.7 * 10^6