SOLUTION: Q. (6.6*10^-20)/(8.8*10^-18) I started the problem and got stuck, I don't know if what I did is right, but this is what I have so far: =(66/10*1/10^20)/(88/10*1/10^18) =(6

Algebra ->  Expressions-with-variables -> SOLUTION: Q. (6.6*10^-20)/(8.8*10^-18) I started the problem and got stuck, I don't know if what I did is right, but this is what I have so far: =(66/10*1/10^20)/(88/10*1/10^18) =(6      Log On


   



Question 464580: Q. (6.6*10^-20)/(8.8*10^-18)
I started the problem and got stuck, I don't know if what I did is right, but this is what I have so far:
=(66/10*1/10^20)/(88/10*1/10^18)
=(66/100^21)/(88/100^19)
=66/100^21*100^19/88

Answer by rfer(16322) About Me  (Show Source):
You can put this solution on YOUR website!
divide the whole numbers and subtract the exponents
then adjust decimal for powers of ten.
6.6/8.8=0.75
-20--18=-2
0.75X10^-2
7.5X10^-3