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What is the value of the expression 3.9x10^5/1.3x10^2?

User Curioushikhov
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Answer:

The answer is
3.0 * 10 ^3

Explanation:

I had a question exactly like this on FLVS before

User LucyViolet
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Answer:

3.0x10^3

Explanation:

To divide scientific notation, you should always divide the coefficients by each other, then subtract the powers of the 10s.

3.9/1.3=3

5-2=3

Therefore, it is 3.0x10^3

User Lakshman Pilaka
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