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To calculate the distance between two points we use this formula:
- x₁ = -5
- x₂ = -3
- y₁ = 8
- y₂ = 0
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We apply the values already obtained to the formula to get the distance:
Answer:
See below
Step-by-step explanation:
1. Standard notation
4.2 × 10⁻⁴ m
A negative exponent indicates
- A number between 0 and 1.
- That the decimal point is shifted that number of places to the left.
4.2 × 10⁻⁴ tells you that the decimal number is 4.2, with the decimal point moved four places to the left.
The number becomes 0.000 42 .
2. Metres to millimetres
3. Measurements agree?
Yes, because both measurements are the same as 0.42 m.
4. More appropriate measurement
Most measurements should be expressed as a number between 0.1 and 1000, because most people aren’t particularly good at visualizing larger or smaller numbers.
Justin's measurement of 0.42 mm is more appropriate than Amanda's measurement of 4.2 × 10⁻⁴ m.