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OpenStudy (anonymous):

What is the product in scientific notation? (2.5x10^-10)(7x10^-6) A.1.75x10^16 B.1.75x10^15 C. 1.75x10^-16 D.1.75x10^-17

OpenStudy (kropot72):

This can be done in steps. First multiply the two terms that are powers of ten: \[\large 10^{-10}\times10^{-6}=?\] Hint: When multiplying powers of the same base, add the powers.

OpenStudy (anonymous):

I got -16

OpenStudy (kropot72):

Actually it should be 10^(-16).

OpenStudy (kropot72):

Next multiply: \[\large 2.5\times7=?\]

OpenStudy (wolf1728):

(2.5 x 10^-10) * (7 x 10^-6) Actually the answer isn't 10^-16 don't forget to multiply 2.5 * 7

OpenStudy (kropot72):

@wolf1728 Did you notice we are doing the calculation in steps?

OpenStudy (wolf1728):

Sorry kropot

OpenStudy (kropot72):

np

OpenStudy (kropot72):

\[2.5\times7=17.5=1.75\times10^{1}\] Now we can do the final multiplication: \[\large 1.75\times10^{1}\times10^{-16}=?\]

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