Question

Simplify.

(6.25x10-17)-2

Use scientific notation. Use the multiplication symbol in the math palette as needed. The -17 and the -2 are exponents

Answer 1

(6.25*10-17)-2

Multiply 6.25 by 10 to get 62.5.
(62.5-17)-2

Subtract 17 from 62.5 to get 45.5.
(45.5)-2

Remove the parentheses around the expression 45.5.
45.5-2

Subtract 2 from 45.5 to get 43.5.
43.5

Answer 2

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Answer 3

the -2 and the -17 are exponents

Answer 4

\[(6.25 \times 10^{-17})^{-2}=6.25^{-2} \times 10 ^{-17 \times -2}=\frac{1}{6.25^2}\times 10^{34}\]\[=\frac{1}{(\frac{25}{4})^2} \times 10^{34}= \frac{16}{625}\times 10^{34}\]

Answer 5

\[=2.56 \times 10^{32}\]to 3 sig. fig.

Answer 6

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