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Part 1
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.
Your answer is correct.D.
Add the first​ factors, then multiply the exponents of the powers of 10.
Part 2
left parenthesis 7.9 times 10 Superscript negative 3 right parenthesis left parenthesis 3 times 10 Superscript negative 1 right parenthesisequals
  
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​(Use scientific notation. Use the multiplication symbol in the math palette as​ needed.)

Answer 1

Part 1 answer: C. Multiply the first factors (coefficients), then add the exponents of the powers of 10.

Part 2:
(7.9 × 10^(-3))(3 × 10^(-1)) = (7.9·3) × 10^(-3 + -1) = 23.7 × 10^(-4) = 2.37 × 10^(-3).