SOLUTION: we are told to carry out the equation. the answer is to be expressed to the proper number of significant figures 0.786 x 10`7(neg. 7exponent) __________ 0.47 x 10 7 (+7expon

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Question 25397: we are told to carry out the equation. the answer is to be expressed to the proper number of significant figures
0.786 x 10`7(neg. 7exponent)
__________
0.47 x 10 7 (+7exponent)
this is a division problem
I am struggling through this chem class. I haven't had algebra or chem in 13 yrs. PLEASE help

Answer by longjonsilver(2297)   (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
you don't say if you can use a calculator...use that perhaps?

anyway...


do the 2 sets of numbers...0.786/0.47 is 1.67234

As for the powers...we have division, so the powers subtract...so -7 - +7 is -7-7 which is -14, so together we have:



jon

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