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Mathematics (Grade 8)

Expressions & Equations

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Expressions & Equations: Expression with Powers

Multiplying in Scientific Notation

Description

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...

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...