Simplify and express in scientific notation
(2.75x10^9)(0.5x10^5)
(2.75x0.5)(10^9×10^5)
=1.375×10^14
correct
To simplify and express the expression (2.75x10^9)(0.5x10^5) in scientific notation, we can perform the multiplication as follows:
(2.75x10^9)(0.5x10^5)
= (2.75x0.5)(10^9×10^5)
First, multiply the numbers outside of the exponential terms to get the coefficient:
2.75 x 0.5 = 1.375
Next, multiply the exponential terms:
10^9 x 10^5 = 10^(9+5) = 10^14
Therefore, the simplified expression, in scientific notation, is 1.375 x 10^14.