Question

multiply. write your answer in scientific notation.
$(5 \times 10^{6})(2 \times 10^{6})$

Explanation:

Step1: Multiply the coefficients

$5 \times 2 = 10$

Step2: Multiply the powers of 10

$10^6 \times 10^6 = 10^{6+6} = 10^{12}$

Step3: Combine the two results

$10 \times 10^{12} = 10^{1+12} = 10^{13} = 1 \times 10^{13}$

Answer:

$1 \times 10^{13}$