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The problem in the image states that:

- The distance from Mercury to the Sun is **35,000,000 miles**.
- The Earth is **\( 5.8 \times 10^7 \) miles** farther from the Sun than Mercury.

We are asked to find the total distance from the Earth to the Sun and express it in scientific notation to **1 decimal place**.

### Step-by-step solution:
1. Convert the given distance from Mercury to the Sun to scientific notation:
   \[
   35,000,000 = 3.5 \times 10^7 \text{ miles}
   \]
2. Add the additional distance from Earth to the Sun:
   \[
   \text{Distance from Earth to Sun} = 3.5 \times 10^7 + 5.8 \times 10^7 = 9.3 \times 10^7 \text{ miles}
   \]

Thus, the distance from the Earth to the Sun is **\( 9.3 \times 10^7 \) miles**.

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Here are 5 related questions to expand your knowledge:
1. How can you convert any large number into scientific notation?
2. What is the average distance from other planets to the Sun in our solar system?
3. What is the purpose of scientific notation in mathematics and science?
4. How do you calculate the sum of two numbers in scientific notation?
5. How do you convert a scientific notation result back to standard form?

**Tip:** Always make sure to align the exponents when adding or subtracting numbers in scientific notation.

The distance from Mercury to the Sun is about 35,000,000 miles. The distance from the Earth to the Sun is about 5.8 x 10^7 farther. What is the distance from Earth to the Sun? Write your answer in scientific notation to 1 decimal place.

Learn how to calculate the total distance from Earth to the Sun using scientific notation. The problem covers key mathematical concepts like exponents and addition of numbers in scientific notation. Suitable for students in Grades 6-8.

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