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Which is a step when multiplying or dividing numbers written in scientific notation?

A. Add or subtract the exponents as needed
B. Express the numbers in standard notation.
C. Make sure the final answer is expressed in standard notation.
D. If the values of the exponents are not like, rewrite the number with the smaller exponent so that it has the value of the larger exponent.

User Zicsus
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A, like the other guy said it says it in the answers
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It’s A
As it says in the answer, you usually add / subtract the exponents when needed.
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