Explain how finding 7x20 is similar to finding 7x2000

This is the same due to scientific notation. 

It's just like how 7x2 helps you solve 7x20. When multiplying a number with another number that's only followed by zeros are simple because all you do is add a zero. Example:
7x2= 14
7x20= 140
7x200= 1400
7x2000= 14000
Etc.
I know there's a term for it, but I forgot because it's been a while since I've learned something like this

a - base

b - exponent

so,

the base is 8the exponent is 3the exponent tells you to multiply 8 together three timesthe expanded form is 8*8*8