The table shows the number of insects in each group. What is the combined population of the four insect groups?

 

Insect	Population
Honeybees	 7.3498×104
 
Ants	 6.822×103
 
Termites	 9.8×105
 
Aphids	 2.9502×104
 
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To find the combined population of the four insect groups, we need to sum the populations of each group:

1. Honeybees: \(7.3498 \times 10^4\)
2. Ants: \(6.822 \times 10^3\)
3. Termites: \(9.8 \times 10^5\)
4. Aphids: \(2.9502 \times 10^4\)

Let's compute the sum:

\[
7.3498 \times 10^4 + 6.822 \times 10^3 + 9.8 \times 10^5 + 2.9502 \times 10^4
\]

First, convert all the numbers to standard form:

- \(7.3498 \times 10^4 = 73,498\)
- \(6.822 \times 10^3 = 6,822\)
- \(9.8 \times 10^5 = 980,000\)
- \(2.9502 \times 10^4 = 29,502\)

Now, sum them up:

\[
73,498 + 6,822 + 980,000 + 29,502 = 1,089,822
\]

Thus, the combined population of the four insect groups is **1,089,822 insects**.

Would you like to go over the steps in more detail or have any questions?

Here are 5 related questions:
1. How do you express large numbers in scientific notation?
2. What is the process of converting numbers from scientific notation to standard form?
3. How would you estimate the population total if you only had approximate values?
4. How can you compare populations using scientific notation?
5. How would adding more insect groups affect the total population?

**Tip:** When adding numbers in scientific notation, ensure they are expressed with the same exponent before adding for easier computation.

The table shows the number of insects in each group. What is the combined population of the four insect groups?

Learn how to calculate the combined population of honeybees, ants, termites, and aphids using scientific notation. This problem demonstrates how to convert scientific notation to standard form and sum populations. Suitable for students in Grades 6-8.

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