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Think About the Process Describe the procedure for multiplying two numbers in scientific notation. Then find the product of left parenthesis 7.9 times 10 Superscript negative 3 right parenthesis left parenthesis 3 times 10 Superscript negative 1 right parenthesis.
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Part 1
Describe the procedure for multiplying two numbers in scientific notation.
A.
Multiply the first factors, then subtract the exponents of the powers of 10.
B.
Add the first factors, then add the exponents of the powers of 10.
C.
Multiply the first factors, then add 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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Procedure: multiply the coefficient numbers and add the exponents of 10; then, if needed, adjust the coefficient to be between 1 and 10 by changing the exponent.
Correct choice: C.
Compute: (7.9 × 10⁻³)(3 × 10⁻¹) = (7.9·3) × 10^(−3 + −1) = 23.7 × 10⁻⁴ = 2.37 × 10⁻³.
Correct choice: C.
Compute: (7.9 × 10⁻³)(3 × 10⁻¹) = (7.9·3) × 10^(−3 + −1) = 23.7 × 10⁻⁴ = 2.37 × 10⁻³.
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