A certain insect is approximately four times 10 minus the power of 2 inches long a second insect is about 1.3 * 10 - the power of 1 oz what is the total length of the two insects in inches in scientific nursing
To find the total length of the two insects in inches, we need to convert the second insect's weight from ounces to inches.
The first insect is approximately 4 * 10^(-2) inches long.
The second insect is about 1.3 * 10^(-1) ounces.
To convert the weight from ounces to inches, we need to multiply it by a conversion factor. Since the question asks for the answer in scientific notation, we'll express the conversion factor in scientific notation as well.
1 ounce = 2.83495 * 10^(-2) inches (approximately)
Therefore, the length of the second insect in inches is: 1.3 * 10^(-1) ounces * 2.83495 * 10^(-2) inches/ounce = 3.686435 * 10^(-3) inches.
Adding the lengths of the two insects: (4 * 10^(-2) inches) + (3.686435 * 10^(-3) inches) = 4.0366435 * 10^(-2) inches.
Therefore, the total length of the two insects in inches in scientific notation is approximately 4.0366435 * 10^(-2) inches.