Textbook Question
Determine whether each statement is true or false. 3 ∈ {2, 5, 6, 8}
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Textbook Question
In Exercises 31–50, perform the indicated computations. Write the answers in scientific notation. If necessary, round the decimal factor in your scientific notation answer to two decimal places.3.6X10⁴ / 9X10⁻²
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Identify the given expression: \( \frac{3.6 \times 10^4}{9 \times 10^{-2}} \).
Separate the coefficients and the powers of 10: \( \frac{3.6}{9} \times \frac{10^4}{10^{-2}} \).
Simplify the coefficients: \( \frac{3.6}{9} \) which simplifies to a decimal.
Apply the quotient rule for exponents: \( 10^4 \div 10^{-2} = 10^{4 - (-2)} = 10^{4 + 2} = 10^6 \).
Combine the simplified coefficient with the power of 10 to express the final answer in scientific notation.
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Here are the essential concepts you must grasp in order to answer the question correctly.
Scientific Notation
Scientific notation is a way of expressing numbers that are too large or too small in a compact form. It is written as a product of a number (the coefficient) between 1 and 10, and a power of ten. For example, 3.6 x 10^4 means 3.6 multiplied by 10 raised to the fourth power, which equals 36,000.
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Division of Exponents
When dividing numbers in scientific notation, you divide the coefficients and subtract the exponents of the powers of ten. For instance, when dividing 3.6 x 10^4 by 9 x 10^-2, you first divide 3.6 by 9 and then subtract -2 from 4, resulting in a new exponent for the power of ten.
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Rounding in Scientific Notation
Rounding in scientific notation involves adjusting the coefficient to a specified number of decimal places, typically one or two. This ensures that the coefficient remains between 1 and 10. For example, if the result of a calculation is 0.4, it would be rounded to 4.0 x 10^(-1) to fit the scientific notation format.
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