Multiplying Numbers in Scientific Notation

The video tutorial teaches how to multiply numbers in scientific notation, emphasizing the importance of maintaining the correct format with one non-zero digit to the left of the decimal. It uses an example of calculating the distance to a black hole to illustrate the process. The tutorial covers multiplication techniques, such as regrouping numbers and using properties of multiplication, and provides practice problems to reinforce learning.

What is scientific notation and why is it used?

Explain the process of multiplying two numbers in scientific notation.

How do you handle the exponents when multiplying numbers in scientific notation?

What is the significance of having only one non-zero digit to the left of the decimal in scientific notation?

Calculate the distance from Earth to the black hole using the given scientific notations: 8.0 times 10 to the third light years and 9.5 times 10 to the 12th kilometers.