Mathematics, 26.10.2020 18:20, edgar504xx
Mercury is the closest planet to the Sun, with an average distance of 35,000,000 miles. It takes light about 3 minutes to travel from the Sun to Mercury.
Neptune is the farthest, with an average distance of 2.8 × 109 miles from the Sun.
How many times farther from the Sun is Neptune than Mercury? How long does it take light to reach Neptune? Follow the steps to find out.
**Remember L. A.R. S.- Left Add Right Subtract**
1. Write the distance from the Sun to Mercury in scientific notation. Include units with your answer.
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2. Write and simplify an expression showing how many times farther Neptune is from the Sun than Mercury. Write the result in scientific notation.
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3. How many times longer does it take light from the Sun to reach Neptune than Mercury? Express this number in standard notation. Explain your reasoning.
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4. It takes light from the Sun about 3 minutes to reach Mercury. How many hours does it take light from the Sun to reach Neptune? Show your work.
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