Which expression is equivalent to

(12x10^4 )(6x10^5)

1 answer

The expression (12x10^4 )(6x10^5) can be simplified by multiplying the numbers, then adding the exponents of 10:

(12x10^4 )(6x10^5) = 12 * 6 * (10^4 * 10^5) = 72 * 10^(4+5)

The expression is equivalent to 72x10^9.