Convert to Scientific Notation (1.310^-2)(5.0*10^-2)

$(1.3 \cdot 10^{- 2}) \cdot (5 \cdot 10^{- 2})$

Step 1

Move the decimal so there is one non-zero digit to the left of the decimal point. The number of decimal places you move will be the exponent on the $10$ . If the decimal is being moved to the right, the exponent will be negative. If the decimal is being moved to the left, the exponent will be positive.