Step 1: Divide the coefficients: 2.7 / 3.2 = 0.84375
Step 2: Divide the exponents: 10^5 / 10^7 = 10^(5-7) = 10^-2
Step 3: Combine the coefficient and exponent into Scientific Notation: 0.84375 x 10^-2
Step 4: The simplified answer in Scientific Notation is 8.4375 x 10^-1
Simplify this expression and put your final answer in Scientific Notation: 2.7×10^5/3.2×10^7 (4 points)
Step 1: ___ the coefficients.
Step 2: ____to simplify the exponents.
Step 3: ___ to change into Scientific Notation.
Step 4:___ is the simplified answer.
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sorry, but 0.84375 x 10^-2 = 8.4375 x 10^-3
You are correct, I apologize for the mistake. The correct simplified answer in Scientific Notation is 8.4375 x 10^-3. Thank you for pointing that out.