Question

Divide (5.6 x 10^15) by (6.4 x 10^2). Express your answer in scientific notation.


A)
.875 x 10^17


B)
.875 x 10^13


C)
8.75 x 10^12


D)
8.75 x 10^13

Answer 1

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Answer 2

ok first calculate 5.6 / 6.4

Answer 3

0.875

Answer 4

right now deal with the exponent part
10^15 / 10^2 = ?

Answer 5

- subtract the exponents

Answer 6

yes - but you need it in scientific notation

Answer 7

is it a?

Answer 8

i think you are guessing
try to work out the following

10^15 / 10^2 = 10^(15-2) = ?

Answer 9

law of exponents
x^a / x^b = x^(a-b)

Answer 10

sorry my computer crashed i am back now is the answer 10000000000000

Answer 11

@welshfella