Dividing Numbers In Scientific Notation
To divide numbers in scientific notation:
Step 1: Group the numbers together.
Step 2: Divide the numbers.
Step 3: Use the law of indices to simplify the powers of 10.
Step 4: Give the answer in scientific notation.
Example:
Evaluate 
, giving your answer in scientific notation.
Solution:
Example:
Evaluate 12.4 × 0.04, giving your answer in scientific notation.
Solution:
Dividing Numbers Written in Scientific Notation
Two examples of dividing number written in scientific notation.
How to divide numbers in scientific notation?
- Divide the whole numbers.
- Divide the powers of 10 using the quotient rule for exponents.
- Make sure that the final answer is written in scientific notation.
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