Determine the product of two very large numbers by converting to scientific notation

The video tutorial explains how to solve a problem using scientific notation. It begins with a basic multiplication approach and then introduces scientific notation as an alternative method. The instructor demonstrates how to convert numbers into scientific notation, multiply them, and adjust the final result to get the correct answer. The tutorial emphasizes understanding the movement of decimal points and the significance of exponents in scientific notation.

What is one traditional method mentioned for solving the problem of multiplying 82 by 3?

• Using a calculator

• Multiplying directly and adding zeros

• Dividing by 2 and multiplying by 6

• Using logarithms

How is the number 82 represented in scientific notation?

• 82 * 10^7

• 0.82 * 10^8

• 8.2 * 10^7

• 8.2 * 10^6

What is the scientific notation for the number 3 as used in the video?

• 3 * 10^9

• 3 * 10^7

• 3 * 10^6

• 3 * 10^8

What is the result of multiplying 8.2 by 3 in the context of the video?

• 24.6

• 23.4

• 25.6

• 26.4

What is the final scientific notation form of the result after adjusting the exponent?

• 2.46 * 10^16

• 2.46 * 10^17

• 24.6 * 10^16

• 24.6 * 10^17