standard_description: Understand that the zero and identity matrices play a role in matrix addition and multiplication similar to the role of 0 and 1 in the real numbers. The determinant of a square matrix is nonzero if and only if the matrix has a multiplicative inverse.
problem_activity: Nyan Cat travels at
$$4.2\times10^2$$
miles per hour. Grumpy Cat travels at a pokey
$$7\times10^{-1}$$
miles per hour.
a.   How many times faster is Nyan Cat traveling than Grumpy Cat?
b.   The Peregrine Falcon, the fastest bird, can fly up to half of Nyan Cat’s speed. How fast can a Peregrine Falcon fly? Write your answer in decimal notation and scientific notation.


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