If we are adding two numbers, one of which has an exponent value of 7 and the other an exponent value of 9, we need to shift the decimal point of the smaller number _______.

If we are adding two numbers, one of which has an exponent value of 7 and the other an exponent value of 9, we need to shift the decimal point of the smaller number _______.

If we are adding two numbers, one of which has an exponent value of 7 and the other an exponent value of 9, we need to shift the decimal point of the smaller number _______.



a. one place to the left

b. one place to the right

c. two places to the left

d. two places to the right



Answer: c