Divide 6.1×10^20 by 3.2×10^5 . Express your answer in Scientific Notation.
Step 1: _____ Result: ___
= add coefficient
= subtract coefficient
= divide coefficient
= 2.9
= 1.91
= 9.3
Step 2: ____ Result: _____
= 10^25
= 10^15
=10^4
= divide exponents
= subtract exponents
= add exponents
For step 2, you subtract the exponents.
Step 1:
6.1 ÷ 3.2 = 1.90625
Coefficient: 1.90625
Step 2:
10^20 ÷ 10^5 = 10^15
Answer: 1.90625 x 10^15