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What is the value of (8 x 10^-2) x (2 x 10^5)? Express your answer using
scientific notation
quest
O 1 x 10^4
O 16 x 10^3
O 1.6 x 10^4
O 10 x 103
O 16 x 10^-10

Respuesta :

Answer:

1.6 x 10^4

Step-by-step explanation:

First, 8*2 = 16

Since we are using scientific notation, this is expressed as 1.6 * 10^1

When we multiply using scientific notation, we add the exponents, therefore, 10^-2 x 10^5 = 10^3

1.6 x 10^1  x 10^3

We get 1.6 x10^4