Question

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the average distance from jupiter to the sun is about $5 \times 10^8$ miles. the average distance from venus to the sun is about $7 \times 10^7$ miles. the average distance from jupiter to the sun is about how many times as great as the average distance from venus to the sun?
5
7

Explanation:

Step1: Set up division ratio

$\frac{5 \times 10^8}{7 \times 10^7}$

Step2: Simplify exponents first

$\frac{10^8}{10^7} = 10^{8-7} = 10$

Step3: Compute the numerical part

$\frac{5}{7} \times 10 = \frac{50}{7} \approx 7$

Answer:

7