Question

Simplify the expression. Write the answer using scientific notation. (7 × 105)2 a. 4.9 × 1010 b. 4.9 × 1011 c. 4.9 × 109 d. 49 × 1010

Answer 1

Answer:

b. 4.9 × 1011

Step-by-step explanation:

Using scientific notation is similar to expressing in standard form. Given that (7 × 105)2

We open the parenthesis. This may first be expressed as

7² × 10⁽⁵⁾²

Then expand,

= 49 × 10¹⁰

To put in scientific notation, 49 = 4.9 × 10

Hence the expression becomes

= 4.9 × 10 × 10¹⁰

Using the laws of indices

= 4.9 ×  10¹¹ in scientific notation