Elementary and Intermediate Algebra: Concepts & Applications (6th Edition)

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Chapter 4 - Polynomials - Test: Chapter 4 - Page 300: 17

Answer

$1.75\times10^{17}$

Work Step by Step

Using the laws of exponents and concepts of scientific notation, the given expression, $ \dfrac{5.6\times10^6}{3.2\times10^{-11}} ,$ simplifies to \begin{array}{l}\require{cancel} (5.6\div3.2)\times10^{6-(-11)} \\\\= 1.75\times10^{6+11} \\\\= 1.75\times10^{17} .\end{array}
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