Multiplying means you add the exponents and dividing means you subtract the exponents. Treat the decimals as you normally would. [tex](4.3 \times {10}^{8} ) \times (2.0 \times {10}^{6} )[/tex] [tex]4.3 \times 2.0 = 8.6[/tex] [tex]8 + 6 = 14[/tex] [tex]8.6 \times {10}^{14} [/tex]