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Which is the best estimate for
written in scientific notation?

Which is the best estimate for written in scientific notation?-example-1

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Answer:

3 x 10^4

(3rd option)

Explanation:

8.9 divided by 3.3 is 2.69

8.9 is roughly 9

3.3 is roughly 3

9 divided 3 is 3

10^8 divided 10^4 is 10^4

when dividing numbers with exponents you subtract the exponents

so the best estimate is

3 x 10^4

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