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What does ( 7.8 x 10 to the 3rd) x (1.0 x 10 to the 4th) equal?

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Answer:

7.8 * 10^7

Explanation:

Group coefficients together and exponents together to multiply numbers in scientific notation.

( 7.8 * 1 ) ( 10 ^3 * 10^4)

Multiply 7.8 times 1.

7.8 * (10^3 * 10^4)

Use the power rule a^m * a^n = a^(m+n) to combine exponents. So, add 3 and 4

7.8 * 10^7

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