Click and drag the numbers shown in order from largest on top to smallest on bottom (descending order) 2.3 x 10^-10, 3.2 x 10^-10, 2.3 x 10^-12, 2.3 x 10^-8

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To arrange the numbers \(2.3 \times 10^{-10}\), \(3.2 \times 10^{-10}\), \(2.3 \times 10^{-12}\), and \(2.3 \times 10^{-8}\) in descending order, we can compare their coefficients along with their powers of ten:

  1. \(2.3 \times 10^{-8}\) (largest, because \(-8\) is greater than the others)
  2. \(3.2 \times 10^{-10}\) (next, since \(-10\) is greater than \(-12\))
  3. \(2.3 \times 10^{-10}\) (next, same power as \(3.2 \times 10^{-10}\) but smaller coefficient)
  4. \(2.3 \times 10^{-12}\) (smallest, with the lowest power)

So the numbers in descending order are:

  1. \(2.3 \times 10^{-8}\)
  2. \(3.2 \times 10^{-10}\)
  3. \(2.3 \times 10^{-10}\)
  4. \(2.3 \times 10^{-12}\)
Correct!

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