Multiply and answer in scientific notation: (3.8 x

Question

)(6.9 x
)
Responses
A 2.622 x
2.622 x 10 13
B 2.622 x
2.622 x 10 14
C 26.22 x
26.22 x 10 13
D 26.22 x

Answer 1

To multiply 3.8 x 10^x by 6.9 x 10^y, you would multiply the coefficients (3.8 x 6.9 = 26.22) and add the exponents (10^x * 10^y = 10^(x+y)).

So the answer is 26.22 x 10^(x+y), which corresponds to option:

C) 26.22 x 10^13