How do you multiply two numbers that are written in scientific notation format?

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Trenton Webster

12 December, 05:30

How do you multiply two numbers that are written in scientific notation format?

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Aurora Burch · Answer 1

To multiply two numbers in scientific notation, multiply their coefficients and add their exponents. To divide two numbers in scientific notation, divide their coefficients and subtract their exponents. In either case, the answer must be converted to scientific notation.