Question

Someone please tell me a step by step explanation ASAP

Answer 1

Answer: 2.6779 × 10⁵ square miles

Explanation:

First multiply then subtract:

= (2.69 × 10⁵) - (1.21 × 10³)

= 269000 - 1210

= 267,790 square miles

write it in scientific notation:

= 2.6779 × 10⁵ square miles ...answer...

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