SOLUTION: The mass of Jupiter is about 1.9x10^24 metric tons. The mass of the Sun is about 1.998x10^27 metric tons. About how many times the mass of Jupiter is the mass of the Sun? Give your

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Question 311359: The mass of Jupiter is about 1.9x10^24 metric tons. The mass of the Sun is about 1.998x10^27 metric tons. About how many times the mass of Jupiter is the mass of the Sun? Give your answer in a scientific notation.
Answer by JBarnum(2146) About Me  (Show Source):
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divide the 1.9 from 1.998 =1.0516
subtract the exponents 27-24=3
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