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Multiply base values in scientific notation

This math skill involves multiplying the base values in scientific notation, ensuring the result is expressed in correct scientific format by adjusting the decimal place. If adjustment is needed, modify the exponent of 10 accordingly to maintain proper scientific notation.

Learn multiply base values in scientific notation

Teaching Transcript

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Let's multiply these base values and express them in scientific notation

The multiplication results in 0.843

But we need to make that one decimal place larger to have a proper base value. One decimal place would be 10 to the power of 1.

This gives us a power of negative 1 on our 10 that would become part of our final power of 10 if we were doing a scientific notification division.

Skill Practice

Multiply base values in scientific notation

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