Question

the ____ of the power of 10 does __ need to be the same number before you multiply or divide. express both numbers in ________. 1. multiply or divide the ________. a. when multiplying, ________ the exponents and keep the base the ________. b. when dividing, ________ the exponents and keep the base the ________. 2. make sure the answer is in __________.

Explanation:

When dealing with powers of 10 in multiplication and division, we use exponent - rules. First, numbers are often expressed in scientific notation. Then we operate on the coefficients and apply rules to exponents. Finally, we ensure the result is in scientific notation.

Answer:

1. exponent; not
2. scientific notation; coefficients

a. add; same
b. subtract; same

1. scientific notation