Question

How to do the addition with scientific notation the question is (8.60×10⁶ + (1.2×10⁴) please help ​

Answer 1

8.612 x 10⁶

Explanation:

Given problem:

(8.60×10⁶) + (1.2×10⁴)

Solve by the process of scientific notation;

Solution:

(8.60×10⁶) + (1.2×10⁴)

Adjust the exponent so that they are of the same value;

8.6 x 10⁶ = 860 x 10⁴

So;

(860 x 10⁴) + (1.2×10⁴) = (860 + 1.2) x 10⁴

= 861.2 x 10⁴

or

8.612 x 10⁶