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the distance between the earth and the moon is about 22^4 miles. The distance between earth to neptune is about 22^7 miles. Which distance is the greater distance and about how many times greater is it?

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(22^7)/(22^4) = 22^(7-4) = 22^3=10648

The distance from Earth to Neptune is greater by 22^3 or 10,648 miles. :)
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