Questions: Perform the operation as indicated. Write the final answer without an exponent.
5.4 × 10^12 / -3 × 10^7 =
Transcript text: Perform the operation as indicated. Write the final answer without an exponent.
\[
\frac{5.4 \times 10^{12}}{-3 \times 10^{7}}=
\]
$\square$
Solution
Solution Steps
To solve this problem, we need to divide the two numbers given in scientific notation. First, divide the coefficients (5.4 by -3), and then subtract the exponents of 10 (12 minus 7). Finally, express the result without using an exponent.
Step 1: Divide the Coefficients
We start by dividing the coefficients of the two numbers:
\[
\frac{5.4}{-3} = -1.8
\]
Step 2: Subtract the Exponents
Next, we subtract the exponents of \(10\):
\[
12 - 7 = 5
\]
Step 3: Combine the Results
Now, we combine the results from the previous steps. The result in scientific notation is:
\[
-1.8 \times 10^5
\]
To express this without an exponent, we convert it to standard form:
\[
-1.8 \times 10^5 = -180000.0
\]