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Elementary Algebra

17th Edition

ISBN:9780998625713

Author:Lynn Marecek, MaryAnne Anthony-Smith

Publisher:Lynn Marecek, MaryAnne Anthony-Smith

Chapter6: Polynomials

Section6.7: Integer Exponents And Scientific Notation

Problem 576E: The average width of a human hair is 0.0018 centimeters. Write the number in scientific notation.

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Gavin is subdividing land into two plots, where one plot is in the shape of a square and the other plot is in the shape of a rectangle. The square plot of land has a side length of 6x^3 feet, and the rectangular plot of land has a length of 3x^5 feet and a width of 7x^2 feet. Use the properties of exponents to determine the expression that represents the area for each plot of land. Then analyze which plot of land has a larger area if x is 3.

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