SOLUTION: The problem is to be written in scientifice notation 2x10(negative 3 power) over (divided by) 5x10 (16th power) I came up with 0.4x10 (-19th power)

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Question 464940: The problem is to be written in scientifice notation
2x10(negative 3 power)
over (divided by)
5x10 (16th power)
I came up with 0.4x10 (-19th power)
Answer by rfer(16322) About Me  (Show Source):
You can put this solution on YOUR website!
2X10^-3/5X10^16
0.4X10^-19
it becomes
4X10^-20
You need a whole number left of the decimal.