Question

How much greater is 8 x 10 to the 5 power then 8 x 10 to the -1 power

Answer 1

8x10 to the 5 power is 8,000,000 and 8x10 to the -1 power is .8

Explanation:

To solve the first problem, you multiply 8 and 10 which gives you 80. Next you move the decimal point 5 spaces to the right which gives you 8,000,000. To solve the second problem, you multiply 8 and 10 which gives you 80. Because you have a negative power you move your decimal point to the left 1 space which gives you .8