Step 1: Adjust the first number to get the exponent the same as the second number.
Step 2: Adjust the coefficient of the term with the changed exponent.
Step 3: Add the coefficients.
Step 4: Keep the exponents the same to simplify.
Step 5: The final answer is in Scientific Notation.
Fill in the blanks with the correct steps for solving: (3.71 × 105) + (4.65 x 107)
(5 points)
Step 1:
_____ to get the exponents the same for adding in Scientific Notation.
Step 2: ______ to change the coefficient on the term that the exponent was changed.
Step 3: ______ the coefficients.
Step 4: ______ the exponents to simplify.
Step 5: _____ is the final answer in Scientific Notation.
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