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Expressions & Equations: Expression with Powers
Multiplying in Scientific Notation
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Multiplying in Scientific Notation
Introduction
Scientific notation is a way to write very large or very small numbers using powers of 10. It helps make calculations easier and keeps numbers organized. Scientists, engineers, and even computer program...
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Transcript
Sam stands at the podium during the school math quiz competition. His final challenge is to multiply (2 x 10-5) by (4 x 10-2).
He begins by using the commutative property to rearrange terms so the coefficients and powers of ten sit together.
Next, he applies the associative property to group the coe...
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