Simplify this expression and put your final answer in Scientific Notation: 2.7×10^5/ 3.2×10^7
(4 points)
Step 1. ___ the coefficients.
Step 2. ___ to simply the exponents
Step 3. ___ to change into Scientific Notation.
Step 4. ___ is the simplified answer.
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0.884*10^2
0.884*10^-2
8.44*10^-3
8.44*10^12
8.44*10^-1
Step 1. Divide the coefficients: 2.7/3.2 = 0.84375
Step 2. Subtract the exponents: 5 - 7 = -2
Step 3. Convert into Scientific Notation: 0.84375 * 10^-2
Step 4. 0.84375 * 10^-2 is the simplified answer.
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Step 1. Divide the coefficients: 2.7 / 3.2 = 0.84375
Step 2. Subtract the exponents: 5 - 7 = -2
Step 3. Convert into Scientific Notation: 0.84375 * 10^-2
Step 4. 0.84375 * 10^-2 is the simplified answer in scientific notation.