Question

evaluate. express your answer in scientific notation.
$460,000 + 9.3 \times 10^5$
answer attempt 1 out of 2
answer: $\square \times 10^{\square}$
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Explanation:

Step1: Convert 460,000 to scientific notation

$460,000 = 4.6 \times 10^5$

Step2: Add the two terms

$4.6 \times 10^5 + 9.3 \times 10^5 = (4.6 + 9.3) \times 10^5$

Step3: Calculate the sum of coefficients

$4.6 + 9.3 = 13.9$

Step4: Adjust to proper scientific notation

$13.9 \times 10^5 = 1.39 \times 10^6$

Answer:

$1.39 \times 10^6$