Estimates show that there are $1.4 \cdot 10^{8}$ pet fish and $9.4 \cdot 10^{6}$ pet reptiles in the United States.

How many fish and reptile pets are in the United States all together?
Express your answer in scientific notation.
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Estimates show that there are $1.4 \cdot 10^{8}$ pet fish and $9.4 \cdot 10^{6}$ pet reptiles in the United States.

How many fish and reptile pets are in the United States all together?
Express your answer in scientific notation.
$\square$ pets

Accepted Answer

∻Solution by Steps∻ ‖ step 1 ⋮ To find the total number of pet fish and reptiles, we add the given numbers in scientific notation. ‖ ‖ step 2 ⋮ Add the number of pet fish $1.4 \cdot 10^{8}$ to the number of pet reptiles $9.4 \cdot 10^{6}$. ‖ ‖ step 3 ⋮ Convert $9.4 \cdot 10^{6}$ to the same power of ten as $1.4 \cdot 10^{8}$ by multiplying by $10^{2}$ to get $0.094 \cdot 10^{8}$. ‖ ‖ step 4 ⋮ Add the converted number of reptiles to the number of fish: $1.4 \cdot 10^{8} + 0.094 \cdot 10^{8}$. ‖ ‖ step 5 ⋮ Combine the terms to get the total: $1.494 \cdot 10^{8}$. ‖ ∻Answer∻ ⚹ $1.494 \cdot 10^{8}$ pets ⚹ ∻Key Concept∻ ⚹Adding numbers in scientific notation⚹ ∻Explanation∻ ⚹When adding numbers in scientific notation, it's important to express both numbers with the same power of ten before combining them. This allows for a straightforward addition of the coefficients.⚹◊What is the total number of pet fish and reptiles in the United States when combined?⍭ Generate me a similar question◊

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