Question

divide. write your answer in scientific notation.\\(\frac{4.23 \times 10^{9}}{9.4 \times 10^{5}}\\)

Explanation:

Step1: Split into two fractions

$\frac{4.23}{9.4} \times \frac{10^8}{10^5}$

Step2: Divide the decimal values

$\frac{4.23}{9.4} = 0.45$

Step3: Simplify the power terms

$\frac{10^8}{10^5} = 10^{8-5} = 10^3$

Step4: Combine and adjust notation

$0.45 \times 10^3 = 4.5 \times 10^2$

Answer:

$4.5 \times 10^2$