Q. Simplify. Your answer should be in proper scientific notation:(7.2×105)(9×107)
Multiply Coefficients: Multiply the coefficients (7.2 and 9) together.Calculation: 7.2×9=64.8
Add Exponents: Add the exponents (5 and 7) from the powers of 10.Calculation: 5+7=12
Combine Results: Combine the results from Step 1 and Step 2 to form the new scientific notation.Calculation: 64.8×1012
Adjust Coefficient: Adjust the coefficient to be between 1 and 10 for proper scientific notation. Since 64.8 is greater than 10, we need to move the decimal point one place to the left.Calculation: 64.8 becomes 6.48To compensate for the decimal shift, we need to increase the exponent by 1.New exponent: 12+1=13
Write Final Answer: Write the final answer in proper scientific notation.Calculation: 6.48×1013
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