Question

calculate.
$(3.64 \times 10^6) - (1.7 \times 10^3)$
write your answer in scientific notation.

Explanation:

Step1: Convert to same exponent

Rewrite $1.7 \times 10^3$ as $0.0017 \times 10^6$

Step2: Subtract the coefficients

$3.64 - 0.0017 = 3.6383$

Step3: Keep common exponent

Combine with $10^6$

Answer:

$3.6383 \times 10^6$