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how do you solve a problem like (1.34*10^8)(4.5*10^6)?

 Sep 29, 2014

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Multiply the number by the number:

1.34 x 4.5   =   6.03          which should be rounded to  6.0  because there are only two siginificant digits in 4.5

Now, multiply the exponent by the exponent:

10^8 x 10^6   =   10^14                 (add exponents)

So the answer is:   6.0 x 10^14

 Sep 29, 2014
 #1
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Best Answer

Multiply the number by the number:

1.34 x 4.5   =   6.03          which should be rounded to  6.0  because there are only two siginificant digits in 4.5

Now, multiply the exponent by the exponent:

10^8 x 10^6   =   10^14                 (add exponents)

So the answer is:   6.0 x 10^14

geno3141 Sep 29, 2014
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Uh oh, I realized I messed up the answer. Pease delete this if it's possible.

 Sep 29, 2014

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