How do you write the answer in scientific notation given #(6.1times10^5)(2.2times10^6)?

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Answer 1 · 2017-06-15T17:29:51

#1.342xx10^12#

#(6.1xx10^5)(2.2xx10^6)#

First, rewrite it so like terms are next to each other.

#6.1xx2.2xx10^5xx10^6#

Next, multiply the two numbers

#13.42xx10^5xx10^6#

Next, add the exponents base #10# units

#13.42xx10^(5+6)#

#13.42xx10^(11)#

Finally, move the decimal over one to the left and increase the power by one

#1.342xx10^12#