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George said that 6x10 third power is 180 do you agree or disagree explain the mistake that he made and find the correct answer

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Answer:

Disagree

Explanation:

George multiplied 10 * 6 by three instead of raising it to the third power, like this: 60*60*60

User Eadmaster
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First off, I'm going to assume you meant 6 * 10^3

George is wrong.

6 * 10^3 power equals 6000. The power of 3 equals 3 zeros.

George did 6 * 10 * 3, but we are working with exponents

Hope this helps!

User Prateek Thapa
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