10^3 x 10^9 = 10^12
Explanation:
Given that,
10^3 x 10^9
The bases of the 2 terms are same (10) and the power of the terms are 3 and 9
As the base of the 2 terms are same and the bases are in multiplication form we can add up the powers.
So,
10^3 x 10^9 = 10^(3+9)
= 10^12