Question

evaluate. express your answer in scientific notation.
$3.44 \times 10^{-6} + 5.52 \times 10^{-6}$
answer attempt 1 out of 2
answer: $\square \times 0^{\square}$

Explanation:

Step1: Factor out common power term

$3.44 \times 10^{-6} + 5.52 \times 10^{-6} = (3.44 + 5.52) \times 10^{-6}$

Step2: Add the decimal coefficients

$3.44 + 5.52 = 8.96$

Step3: Combine with power term

$8.96 \times 10^{-6}$

Answer:

$8.96 \times 10^{-6}$