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determine which of the following numbers below has the largest value?

2 x 10^-2

3.2 x 10^-1

3 x 10^-1

2.5 x 10^-1

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altavistard

I'd suggest you not use " x " to indicate multiplication. Usually, " x " is used as a variable name, not as an operator. Use " * " to indicate multiplication:


2*10^(-2).


Note that 10^(-2) is smaller than 10^(-1), so eliminate 2*10^(-2) as an answer choice. Then decide which of the coefficients of 10^(-1) is the largest:


3.2, 3, 2.5.


3.2 is the largest.


Thus, the final answer is: "The largest number here is 3.2*10^(-1)."

Nonportrit

Here is your answer:


Lets solve each equation to find out which has the greater value:


A. 2 x 10^-2

It's negative so move to the left:

= .002


B. 3.2 x 10^-1

It's negative so move to the left:

= .32 <---- Your answer.


C. 3 x 10^-1

It's negative so move to the left:

Remember each full number has a decimal point that you can't see:

= .3


D. 2.5 x 10^-1

It's negative so move to the left:

= .25


Therefore the answer is option B "3.2 x 10^-1."


Since how:


.32 > .002

.3 < .32

.32 > .25


Hope this helps!


~Nonportrit

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