Question

evaluate. express your answer in scientific notation.
$9.8 \times 10^{3} - 9.2 \times 10^{3}$
answer attempt 2 out of 2
answer: $1.9 \times 0^{4}$
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Explanation:

Step1: Factor out common term

$9.8 \times 10^3 - 9.2 \times 10^3 = (9.8 - 9.2) \times 10^3$

Step2: Subtract coefficients

$9.8 - 9.2 = 0.6$

Step3: Adjust to scientific notation

$0.6 \times 10^3 = 6.0 \times 10^2$

Answer:

$6.0 \times 10^2$