(6x10^8) / (1.5x10^-4) what is the quotient
The quotient is 4 x 10^12.
To arrive at this answer, you would need to perform the following steps:
1) Flip the fraction in the denominator so that it has a positive exponent:
(6 x 10^8) / (1.5 x 10^4)
2) Divide the coefficients:
6 / 1.5 = 4
3) Subtract the exponents:
10^8 - 10^-4 = 10^(8+4) = 10^12
4) Put the coefficient and exponent back together:
4 x 10^12.