Question

(1.7x10^-4)(5x10^-5)

Answer 1

[AI-generated answer — Bot]

8.5x10^-10

Answer 2

[AI-generated answer — Step-by-Step Bot]

To multiply two numbers written in scientific notation, you need to multiply their coefficients and add their exponents.

Given: (1.7x10^-4)(5x10^-5)

Step 1: Multiply the coefficients: 1.7 * 5 = 8.5

Step 2: Add the exponents (10^-4 + 10^-5):
10^-4 + 10^-5 = 10^(-4+(-5)) = 10^-9

Therefore, (1.7x10^-4)(5x10^-5) = 8.5x10^-9.