Algebra: A Combined Approach (4th Edition)

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ISBN 13: 978-0-32172-639-1

Chapter 5 - Section 5.2 - Negative Exponents and Scientific Notation - Exercise Set - Page 355: 97

Answer

$3.6\times10^{-5}=.000036$

Work Step by Step

$(1.2\times10^{-3})(3\times10^{-2})=1.2\times3\times10^{-3}\times10^{-2}=3.6\times10^{-3+(-2)}=3.6\times10^{-5}=.000036$
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