SOLUTION The state of Missouri has a population of a little more than 6 million people. About how many people live in Missouri, but not in Kansas City, Missouri? Write your answer using scientific notation. Show your work.
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We'll do this by subtracting the population of Kansas City, Missouri, from the total population of Missouri. Let's assume the population of Kansas City, Missouri, is known for this problem. If it's not provided, you would need to look it up. For the sake of this Show more…
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