Intermediate Algebra for College Students (7th Edition)

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ISBN 10: 0-13417-894-7
ISBN 13: 978-0-13417-894-3

Chapter 1 - Section 1.7 - Scientific Notation - Exercise Set - Page 90: 55

Answer

$x=1.63\times10^{19}$

Work Step by Step

Add $(7.2\times10^{18})$ to both sides. $x=9.1\times10^{18}+7.2\times10^{18}$ $x=(9.1+7.2)\times10^{18}$ $x=16.3\times10^{18}$ Write 16.3 in scientific notation. $16.3=1.63\times10^{1}$ $x=1.63\times10^{1}\times10^{18}=1.63\times10^{19}$
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