When multiplying two numbers written in scientific notation, what do you do with the exponents of the 10?

a. multiply
b. add***
c. subtract
d. divide

2 answers

yes

3*10^1 * 3*10^5 = 9*10^6

because

x^a * x^b = x^(a+b)
thank you for actually explaining instead of just giving me the answer, like most people do on here.