Problema Solution

Arcturus is 32 light years from the earth. One light year equals 5.88*10^12

How far in miles is Arcturus?

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one light year equals 5.88 x 10^12 miles

therefore 32 light years equals 32 times 5.88 x 10^12

so

32 x (5.88 x 10^12) = 1.8816 x 10^14