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What is 3.2 times 10^negative 5 times 1.5 times 10^3 in scientific notation​

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4.8 x 10^-2
You can do this without a calculator
Step-by-step explanation:
(3.2 x 10^-5) x (1.5 x 10^3)
First, you multiply 3.2 by 1.5 to get 4.8
Next, you add the exponents together: -5 + 3 = -2
Now, put everything into one answer (the 10 stays the same): 4.8 x 10^-2
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