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How do you divide #(6.12xx10^4) / (3xx10^2)#?

Answer 1

Genesis Allen

The answer is #2xx10^2#.

Divide the coefficients.

#(6.12)/(3)=2.04#

Subtract the exponent in the denominator from the exponent in the numerator.

#10^(4-2)=10^2#

The calculated answer is #2.04xx10^2#. Round to #2xx10^2# due to #3xx10^2# having one significant figure.

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Answer 2

Jameson Allen

To divide numbers in scientific notation, divide the coefficients and subtract the exponents. So, (6.12 × 10^4) / (3 × 10^2) = (6.12 / 3) × 10^(4 - 2) = 2.04 × 10^2.

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Answer from HIX Tutor

When evaluating a one-sided limit, you need to be careful when a quantity is approaching zero since its sign is different depending on which way it is approaching zero from. Let us look at some examples.