Multiply. Write the answer in scientific notation.
(2.4 * 10^–5)(4 * 10^–4)
I am so confused please help.
Thanks
2007-07-20 05:48:02 · 6 answers · asked by Anonymous in Science & Mathematics ➔ Mathematics
9.6 x 10^(-5) x 10^(-4)
9.6 x 10^(-9)
2007-07-20 08:14:51 · answer #1 · answered by Como 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
To multiply 2 numbers in scientific notation, you just multiply the numbers (2.4 * 4=9.6) and add the exponents (-5-4=-9). The answer is 9.6 * 10^-9.
2007-07-20 05:59:24 · answer #2 · answered by Rusty S 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
multiply 2.4 and 4 = 9.6
add the exponents -5+-4 = -9
so 9.6x10^-9
2007-07-20 05:55:37 · answer #3 · answered by leo 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
9.6E-9 in online notation
or
9.6 * 10^-9 scientific notation
2007-07-20 05:58:55 · answer #4 · answered by Marek S 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
9.6 x 10^(-9)
2007-07-20 05:54:47 · answer #5 · answered by iknowu2jan 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
9.6*10^-9
2007-07-20 05:51:57 · answer #6 · answered by cremaddox 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋