To find the total distance the plate tectonic plate moves in years, we need to multiply the rate by the number of years.
Rate: 0.006 meter 3 * 10 ^ 6 per year
Let's assume we want to find the distance it moves in 5 years.
Distance = Rate * time
Distance = (0.006 meter 3 * 10 ^ 6 per year) * (5 years)
To multiply these numbers, we can multiply the coefficients (0.006 * 5) and add the exponents (3 + 6):
Distance = 0.030 meter * 10 ^ (3 + 6) per year
Simplifying the exponent:
Distance = 0.030 meter * 10 ^ 9 per year
The answer, in scientific notation, is 0.030 * 10^9 meters per year.
Math 8A Unit 4 Study Guide
12. The average plate tectonic plate moves at the rate of 0.006 meter 3 * 10 ^ 6 per year. How many meters would it move in years? Write the answer in scientific notation, expressed to the exact decimal place
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