Multiplying three numbers in scientific notation (example) | Pre-Algebra | Khan Academy

Multiplying really big or really small numbers is much easier when using scientific notation. This video gives an example of multiplying three numbers that are written in scientific notation.

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[pponcho]

So if there were plus/minus sign inside the parenthesis we would have to do solve it a different way?

[pponcho]

So let me see if i understand... Because the values inside the parenthesis are being multiplied you dont have to FOiL it? So if there were plus or minus inside the parenthesis we c

[jess]

0:20 i'm a little slow but can you please explain how you are allowed to write them all out next to eachother but without the parenthesis? Like why dont you have to do the distributive thingy

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