Choose the appropriate sign for each of the following expressions in the table 2.14 * 10 ^ 5 is it greater than less than or equal to 2.14 * 10 ^ 3
To determine whether 2.14 * 10^5 is greater than, less than, or equal to 2.14 * 10^3, we compare the exponents.
In this case, since 5 is greater than 3, the expression 2.14 * 10^5 is greater than 2.14 * 10^3.
To determine if 2.14 * 10^5 is greater than, less than, or equal to 2.14 * 10^3, we can compare the exponents:
2.14 * 10^5 has an exponent of 5, and
2.14 * 10^3 has an exponent of 3.
Since 5 > 3, we can conclude that 2.14 * 10^5 is greater than 2.14 * 10^3.
To determine if 2.14 * 10^5 is greater than, less than, or equal to 2.14 * 10^3, we need to compare their values.
The exponent in scientific notation indicates the number of zeros to add to the base number. In this case, 10^5 means we need to add five zeros to the number 2.14, resulting in 214,000. Similarly, 10^3 means adding three zeros, resulting in 2,140.
Now we can compare the values:
- 214,000 (2.14 * 10^5) is greater than 2,140 (2.14 * 10^3).
Therefore, the appropriate sign to indicate this comparison is ">" (greater than).