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Help!!Which shows the expression below in simplified form?

(4 x 104) (9 10-4)
A.
3.6 x 102
B.
3.6 x 100
C.
3.6 x 101
D.
13 x 100

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Final answer:

The expression (4 x 10⁴) (9 x 10⁻⁴) simplifies to 3.6 x 10¹.

Step-by-step explanation:

The expression (4 x 104) (9 x 10-4) can be simplified by multiplying the whole numbers and adding the exponents. So, (4 x 9) (10⁴ x 10⁻⁴) = 36 x 104-4 = 36 x 100 = 36.

In scientific notation, 36 is written as 3.6 x 101.

Therefore, the expression is simplified into 3.6 x 101.

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