Use Scientific Notation to Perform the Following Operations $\left( 8 \times 10 ^ { 8 } \right) - \left( 5 \times 10 ^ { 7 } \right)$

question 191

Multiple Choice

Use scientific notation to perform the following operations. Leave your answer in scientific notation.
- $\left( 8 \times 10 ^ { 8 } \right) - \left( 5 \times 10 ^ { 7 } \right)$

• A) \(7.5 \times 10 ^ { 7 }\)
• B) \(7.5 \times 10 ^ { 8 }\)
• C) \(3 \times 10 ^ { 1 }\)
• D) \(3 \times 10 ^ { 8 }\)

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