Question

calculate.
\\((8.237 \times 10^5) + (5.8 \times 10^4)\\)
write your answer in scientific notation.

Explanation:

Step1: Convert to same exponent

Rewrite $5.8 \times 10^4$ as $0.58 \times 10^5$

Step2: Add the coefficients

$8.237 + 0.58 = 8.817$

Step3: Attach common exponent

Keep the $10^5$ term

Answer:

$8.817 \times 10^5$