SOLUTION: what is the rule between negative and positive exponents in a scientific notation multiplication or division problem? Can't remember which sign is taken, only remember that for x y

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Question 713200: what is the rule between negative and positive exponents in a scientific notation multiplication or division problem? Can't remember which sign is taken, only remember that for x you add exponent and for / you subtract.
Answer by rfer(16322) About Me  (Show Source):
You can put this solution on YOUR website!
You always give it the sign of the largest number.