SOLUTION: 1.2*10^14 /0.5*10^-24= Whats the rule for dividing a fraction with negative exponets?

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Question 395918: 1.2*10^14 /0.5*10^-24=
Whats the rule for dividing a fraction with negative exponets?

Answer by stanbon(75887)   (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
1.2*10^14 /0.5*10^-24=
Whats the rule for dividing a fraction with negative exponets?
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Comment: The negative in an exponent means "invert".
1/2^-1 = 1/(1/2) = 2
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3^-1 = 1/3
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Your Problem:
1.2*10^14 /0.5*10^-24
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= (1.2/0.5)(10^14/10^-24)
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= (2.4)(10^14*10^24)
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= 2.4*10^42
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Cheers,
Stan H.

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