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Question
To add the numbers given in standard form, we first convert them into numbers with ______ exponents.
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Solution
To add the numbers given in standard form, we first convert them into numbers with equal exponents.
Explanation:
E.g. 2.46 × 106 + 24.6 × 105 = 2.46 × 105 + 2.46 × 106 = 4.92 × 106
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