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hink About the Process  Describe the procedure for multiplying two numbers in scientific notation. Then find the product of left parenthesis 7.6 times 10 Superscript negative 1 right parenthesis left parenthesis 8 times 10 Superscript negative 2 right parenthesis.
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Part 1
Describe the procedure for multiplying two numbers in scientific notation.
A.
Add the first​ factors, then add the exponents of the powers of 10.
B.
Multiply the first​ factors, then add the exponents of the powers of 10.
C.
Multiply the first​ factors, then subtract the exponents of the powers of 10.
D.
Add the first​ factors, then multiply the exponents of the powers of 10.

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Answered by GPT-5 mini AI
Answer: B.

Procedure: Multiply the decimal coefficients and add the exponents of 10.

Computation:
7.6 × 8 = 60.8
exponents: −1 + (−2) = −3
So (7.6×10⁻¹)(8×10⁻²) = 60.8×10⁻³ = 6.08×10⁻² = 0.0608.