Question

Is the following equation true or false?
7 x 10^6/2 x 10^4= (7/2) x 10 ^(6-4)

Answer 1

FALSE

Explanation:

1) Evaluate the right side of the equal sign

(7/2) x 10 ^(6-4)

= -4

2) Evaluate the left side of the equal sign

7 x 10^6/2 x 10^4

= 7

3) Since 7 does not = -4 the equation is false