SOLUTION: I am to sove and put answer in scientific notation (8.28x10^6)+(6.17x10^5)= but could you explain how to do it so that I know

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Question 427065: I am to sove and put answer in scientific notation
(8.28x10^6)+(6.17x10^5)=
but could you explain how to do it so that I know
Answer by ewatrrr(24785) About Me  (Show Source):
You can put this solution on YOUR website!


Hi

Note:  To combine(add) must be 'Like' terms: 

In this case to the same 'power of ten' 

(which can be done by moving the decimal point)



(8.28x10^6)+(6.17x10^5)= (82.8x10^5)+(6.17x10^5)= 88.97x10^5 = 8.897x10^6

OR

 (8.28x10^6)+(6.17x10^5)= (8.28x10^6)+(.617x10^6)= 8.897x10^6