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Elena wants to add (2.3 x 10⁵)+(3.6 x 10⁶) and writes (2.3 x 10⁵)+(3.6 x 10⁶)=5.9 x 10⁶

Explain to Elena what her mistake was and what the correct solution is.

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Answer:

Explanation:

10^5 + 10^6 = 10^5+6

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