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What is (6x10^6)(4x10^-1) ?

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Answer:

Explanation:

Multiply the 6 and 4 together. 6*4 = 24

The next part is a bit tricky. Add the powers on the base 10. Keep the base 10.

10^(6 - 1) = 10^5

Now put the two parts together. 24 * 10^5

The number in front of the 10 must be between 1 and 10.

So 24 can be written as 24 = 2.4 * 10^1

2.4 * 10^1 * 10^5 = 2.4 * 10^(5 + 1) = 2.4 * 10^6

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