Simplify this expression and put your answer in Scientific Notation: (5×10^6)×(2×10^−2) (4 points)
___the coefficients
___the exponents to simplify.
___to change the exponent for Scientific Notation
___is the answer
1 x 10^5
Explanation:
1. Multiply the coefficients: 5 x 2 = 10
2. Add the exponents: 6 + (-2) = 4
3. Write the answer in Scientific Notation: 10 x 10^4 = 1 x 10^5
4. The answer is 1 x 10^5