Thinking Mathematically (6th Edition)

by Blitzer, Robert F.

Published by Pearson

ISBN 10: 0321867327

ISBN 13: 978-0-32186-732-2

Chapter 5 - Number Theory and the Real Number System - 5.6 Exponents and Scientific Notation - Exercise Set 5.6 - Page 320: 76

Answer

$5.7 \times 10^{8}$

Work Step by Step

Move the decimal point 1 place to the right to get 5.7. Then, multiply the original power of 10 by $10^{-1}$ to retain the original value. $=5.7 \times 10^{9-1} \\=5.7 \times 10^{8}$

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