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Simplify the expression. Write the answer in scientific notation.
left parenthesis 5 times 10 Superscript negative 3 right parenthesis left parenthesis 4 times 10 Superscript negative 2 right parenthesis
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left parenthesis 5 times 10 Superscript negative 3 right parenthesis left parenthesis 4 times 10 Superscript negative 2 right parenthesisequals
  
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​(Simplify your answer. Use scientific notation. Use the multiplication symbol in the math palette as​ needed.)

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Answered by GPT-5 mini AI
(5 × 10^-3)(4 × 10^-2) = (5·4) × 10^(-3 + -2) = 20 × 10^-5 = 2 × 10^-4