Dividing numbers in scientific notation involves following a few straightforward steps. Here's how to divide two numbers expressed in scientific notation:

Steps to Divide Numbers in Scientific Notation:

1. Divide the coefficients: The coefficients are the numbers in front of the powers of 10. Divide the two coefficients just like any regular division.

   For example, in $(6.0 \times 10^5) \div (2.0 \times 10^3)$, divide $6.0 \div 2.0 = 3.0$.

2. Subtract the exponents: The powers of 10 are handled by subtracting the exponent of the denominator from the exponent of the numerator.

   In the above example, $10^5 \div 10^3 = 10^{5 - 3} = 10^2$.

3. Combine the results: Multiply the result of the coefficient division by the resulting power of 10.

   In our example, $3.0 \times 10^2$.

So, $(6.0 \times 10^5) \div (2.0 \times 10^3) = 3.0 \times 10^2$, or simply $3.0 \times 100 = 300$.

General Formula:

$\frac{(a \times 10^m)}{(b \times 10^n)} = \left(\frac{a}{b}\right) \times 10^{m-n}$ Where:

• $a$ and $b$ are the coefficients.
• $m$ and $n$ are the exponents of 10.

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1. How do you multiply numbers in scientific notation?
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Tip: When working with very large or small numbers, scientific notation simplifies calculations by focusing on powers of 10!