Question

Perform the following mathematical operation and then report the answer in scientific notation.

554.3x10^117 - 5044x10^116 =

If an incorrect number of significant figures is used, the problem will be marked wrong.

Answer 1

The result of 554.3x10^117 - 5044x10^116 in standard form is  -4988.57 x10^116

What is standard form?

The term standard form refers to a way in which mathematical notation is made much easier. It is always a number multiplied by 10 raised to a given power.

As such, the problem 554.3x10^117 - 5044x10^116 can be written as; 55.43x10^116 - 5044x10^116 = -4988.57 x10^116

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