Let's perform the arithmetic operations (addition, subtraction, multiplication, and division) using the numbers in scientific notation you've provided. We'll use the following numbers:
- \( a = 3.2 \times 10^4 \)
- \( b = 1.95 \times 10^6 \)
- \( c = 8.03 \times 10^{-8} \)
- \( d = 2.56 \times 10^{-2} \)
- \( e = 4.82 \times 10^{12} \)
1. Addition
We can only add numbers with the same exponent. To add different orders of magnitude, we may need to convert them.
a + b: \[ 3.2 \times 10^4 + 1.95 \times 10^6 = 3.2 \times 10^4 + 195 \times 10^4 = (3.2 + 195) \times 10^4 = 198.2 \times 10^4 = 1.982 \times 10^6 \]
c + d: To add \( c \) and \( d \), we need matching exponents as well: \[ 8.03 \times 10^{-8} + 2.56 \times 10^{-2} = 8.03 \times 10^{-8} + 256 \times 10^{-8} = (8.03 + 256) \times 10^{-8} = 264.03 \times 10^{-8} = 2.6403 \times 10^{-6} \]
2. Subtraction
Again, we can only subtract numbers with the same exponent.
b - a: \[ 1.95 \times 10^6 - 3.2 \times 10^4 = 1.95 \times 10^6 - 0.032 \times 10^6 = (1.95 - 0.032) \times 10^6 = 1.918 \times 10^6 \]
d - c: \[ 2.56 \times 10^{-2} - 8.03 \times 10^{-8} \approx 2.56 \times 10^{-2} (\text{as } c \text{ is negligible}) \]
3. Multiplication
When multiplying numbers in scientific notation, you multiply the coefficients and add the exponents.
a \cdot b: \[ (3.2 \times 10^4)(1.95 \times 10^6) = (3.2 \times 1.95) \times 10^{4 + 6} = 6.24 \times 10^{10} \]
c \cdot d: \[ (8.03 \times 10^{-8})(2.56 \times 10^{-2}) = (8.03 \times 2.56) \times 10^{-8 - 2} = 20.5668 \times 10^{-10} = 2.05668 \times 10^{-9} \]
4. Division
When dividing numbers in scientific notation, you divide the coefficients and subtract the exponents.
b / a: \[ \frac{1.95 \times 10^6}{3.2 \times 10^4} = \left(\frac{1.95}{3.2}\right) \times 10^{6 - 4} = 0.609375 \times 10^2 = 6.09375 \times 10^{1} \]
e / d: \[ \frac{4.82 \times 10^{12}}{2.56 \times 10^{-2}} = \left(\frac{4.82}{2.56}\right) \times 10^{12 - (-2)} = 1.8828125 \times 10^{14} \]
Summary of Results
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Addition:
- \( a + b = 1.982 \times 10^6 \)
- \( c + d = 2.6403 \times 10^{-6} \)
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Subtraction:
- \( b - a = 1.918 \times 10^6 \)
- \( d - c \approx 2.56 \times 10^{-2} \)
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Multiplication:
- \( a \cdot b = 6.24 \times 10^{10} \)
- \( c \cdot d = 2.05668 \times 10^{-9} \)
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Division:
- \( b/a = 6.09375 \times 10^1 \)
- \( e/d = 1.8828125 \times 10^{14} \)
If you have any specific operation or further questions, feel free to ask!