OpenStax, Elementary Algebra 2e §6.7 Integer Exponents and Scientific Notation · Exercise 85 · Algebra · Polynomials
Integer Exponents and Scientific Notation · Exercise 85
Distance The distance between Earth and one of the brightest stars in the night star is 33.7 light years. One light year is about 6,000,000,000,000 (6 trillion), miles.
ⓐ Write the number of miles in one light year in scientific notation.
ⓑ Use scientific notation to find the distance between Earth and the star in miles. Write the answer in scientific notation.
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OpenStax, Elementary Algebra 2e · §6.7 Integer Exponents and Scientific Notation · Exercise 85
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