SOLUTION: The moon is about 240,000 miles from Earth. a) Write this number in scientific notation. b) If a rocket traveled at 4×10^4 miles per hour, how long would it take f

Question 1136959: The moon is about 240,000 miles from Earth.
a) Write this number in scientific notation.
b) If a rocket traveled at 4×10^4
miles per hour, how long would it take for it to reach the moon? Use scientific notation and exponents rules to find the answer.
It would take ____ hours.
Answer by josgarithmetic(39617) (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
(a)
Move the decimal five places to the left.

(b)

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SOLUTION: The moon is about​ 240,000 miles from Earth. a) Write this number in scientific notation. ​b) If a rocket traveled at 4×10^4 miles per​ hour, how long would it take f

SOLUTION: The moon is about 240,000 miles from Earth. a) Write this number in scientific notation. b) If a rocket traveled at 4×10^4 miles per hour, how long would it take f