Algebra and Trigonometry (6th Edition)
Algebra and Trigonometry (6th Edition)
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ISBN: 9780134463216
Author: Robert F. Blitzer
Publisher: PEARSON
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### Scientific Notation Word Problems

**Problem:**

The diameter of a human hair is \(9 \times 10^{-5}\) meters. The diameter of a spider's silk is \(3 \times 10^{-6}\) meters.

**Question:**

How much greater is the diameter of a human hair than the diameter of a spider's silk? 

*Write your answer in scientific notation.*

\[ \text{Answer:} \quad \_\_\_\_ \text{ meters} \]

**Explanation:**

In this problem, you compare the size of two very small measurements using scientific notation. The diameter of a human hair is given as \(9 \times 10^{-5}\) meters, and the spider's silk is \(3 \times 10^{-6}\) meters. To find how much greater the diameter of the human hair is, you will divide the two numbers which involves:

1. Dividing the numbers 9 by 3.
2. Subtracting the exponents \(-5\) and \(-6\) in powers of 10.

Fill in the box with your answer in scientific notation form.
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Transcribed Image Text:### Scientific Notation Word Problems **Problem:** The diameter of a human hair is \(9 \times 10^{-5}\) meters. The diameter of a spider's silk is \(3 \times 10^{-6}\) meters. **Question:** How much greater is the diameter of a human hair than the diameter of a spider's silk? *Write your answer in scientific notation.* \[ \text{Answer:} \quad \_\_\_\_ \text{ meters} \] **Explanation:** In this problem, you compare the size of two very small measurements using scientific notation. The diameter of a human hair is given as \(9 \times 10^{-5}\) meters, and the spider's silk is \(3 \times 10^{-6}\) meters. To find how much greater the diameter of the human hair is, you will divide the two numbers which involves: 1. Dividing the numbers 9 by 3. 2. Subtracting the exponents \(-5\) and \(-6\) in powers of 10. Fill in the box with your answer in scientific notation form.
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