Question 1154534
I need help with this question. The subtraction sign in the middle confuses me. Not sure if I need to multiply or subtract. Thank you!

(2.053 x 10e4) - (7.956 x 10e3)
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A subtraction sign means subtract.  Why the confusion about that?
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Use 2.053e4 - 7.956e3
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Change the format of either number to make the exponents match.
---> 20.53e3 - 7.956e3
Subtract
---> 12.754e3
Adjust the decimal point
= 1.2754e4
Or 1.2754*10^4