Question

Write in scientific notation. 0.5(8 X 10^5)

Answer 1

The answer is: " 4 * 10⁵ " .
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Explanation:
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→ 0.5 * (8 * 10⁵) = 0.5 * 8 * 10⁵ ;
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→ 0.5 * 8 = (1/2) * 8 = 4 ;
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→ We now have: 4 * 10⁵ ; which is the most simplified value; that is, written in proper "scientific notation."
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The answer is: " 4 * 10⁵ " .
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Answer 2

8x10^5 = 800,000

times 800,000 by 0.5 (or just half it) would equal 400,000, which is translated to 4x10^5