Copyright © Swun Math Grade 8 Unit 3 Constructed Response TEUnit 3 ∙ Constructed Response
Scientific Notation
- Craig and Suzanne are monitoring a large colony of honey bees. During the spring
months, they estimate the colony has a population of 6.53 x 10^4. In the winter
months, the population drops by 7.89 x 10^3. What is the total population of the
honey bee colony in the winter months?^
a. Write an equation to find the population in the winter months.
Equation: __
b. Solve the equation written in 2a.
Answer: __