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What is the sum of 3.6 × 103 and 6.1 × 103? Answer Choices 9.7x10^3 9.7x10^6 97x10^3 97x10^6

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Answer:

9.7×10³

Explanation:

(3.6×10³) + (6.1×10³) = (3.6+6.1)×10³ = 9.7×10³

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The factor of 10³ can be factored out while you do the sum.

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A calculator can find the sum for you. A scientific or graphing calculator will have the option to display the result in scientific notation format.

What is the sum of 3.6 × 103 and 6.1 × 103? Answer Choices 9.7x10^3 9.7x10^6 97x10^3 97x-example-1
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