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Evaluate this expression. (6x103) ÷ (3x102) express your answer in scientific notation.

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Answer:

2×10¹

Explanation:

For division, mantissas divide, and exponents subtract.

User Mohamad Al Mdfaa
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Answer:

2*10^1

Explanation:

Process

When you divide powers, they can be subtracted -- numerator - denominator in powers

The numbers divide the way you normally would if the question is 6/3 = 2

Numerator power = 3

denominator power = 2

Solution

6*10^3/ 3*10^2 = (6/3) * 10^(3 -2) = 2 * 10^1 = 20

20 = 2 * 10^1

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