And multiplying two numbers and scientific notation what operations do you use on the patients and the exponents of the powers of 10

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To multiply two numbers in scientific notation, you multiply their coefficient and add their exponents. Here are the steps:

1. Multiply the coefficients of the numbers.
2. Add the exponents of the powers of 10.

For example, let's consider multiplying 3.5 x 10^2 and 2.7 x 10^3:

1. Multiply the coefficients: 3.5 x 2.7 = 9.45.
2. Add the exponents: 10^2 x 10^3 = 10^(2+3) = 10^5.

So, the result in scientific notation is 9.45 x 10^5.