Simplify this expression and put your final answer in Scientific Notation:

Question

(5x10^6) x (2x10^-2)

Step 1: _ the coefficients. (Add, Subtract, Multiply, Divide)

Step 2: _ to simplify the exponents. (Add, Subtract, Multiply, Divide)

Step 3: _ to change into Scientific Notation. (Add to the exponent, Subtract from the exponent, Do not change the exponent)

Step 4: _ is the simplified answer. (2.5 x 10^4 , 7.0 x 10^4 , 1 x 10^5 , 10 x 10^4 , 1 x 10^3 )

Answer 1

Step 1: Multiply the coefficients: 5 x 2 = 10

Step 2: Add the exponents: 6 + (-2) = 4

Step 3: Change into Scientific Notation: 1.0 x 10^5

Step 4: 1.0 x 10^5 is the simplified answer.