Multiply numbers in scientific notation
Multiply or divide the numbers in front, then combine the powers of 10. Make sure the front number is between 1 and 10.
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Multiply: (6 × 10⁵) × (7 × 10⁴). Write the answer in scientific notation, like 4.7 × 10^3.
Answer: 4.2 × 10^10
Multiply: (8 × 10⁶) × (4 × 10³). Write the answer in scientific notation, like 4.7 × 10^3.
Answer: 3.2 × 10^10
Multiply: (6 × 10⁶) × (2 × 10⁶). Write the answer in scientific notation, like 4.7 × 10^3.
Answer: 1.2 × 10^13
Tip: Multiply or divide the numbers in front, then combine the powers of 10. Make sure the front number is between 1 and 10.
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