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Subtract 5.8 × 10-3 from 3.5 × 10-2 and express result in scientific notation. |
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Answer» To perform subtraction operation, first the numbers are written in such a way that they have the same exponent. Then subtraction of coefficients can be done. (3.5 × 10-2)- (5.8 × 10-3) = (3.5 × 10-2) – (0.58 × 10-2) = (3.5 – 0.58) × 10-2 = 2.92 × 10-2 |
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