Determining the quotient of two numbers in scientific notation

The video tutorial explains how to divide real numbers and powers of 10. It begins with an introduction to the concept of division, followed by a detailed explanation of dividing powers of 10 by subtracting exponents. The instructor then demonstrates the long division process step-by-step, leading to the final calculation. The tutorial concludes with a summary of the division process and emphasizes the importance of understanding the relationship between division and exponents.

What is the first step when dividing a real number by a power of 10?

• Divide the real number by the power of 10

• Add the exponents of the powers of 10

• Subtract the exponents of the powers of 10

• Multiply the real number by 10

When dividing powers of 10, what operation is performed on the exponents?

• They remain unchanged

• They are subtracted

• They are multiplied

• They are added

In the long division process, what is the result of dividing 3 into 6?

• 1

• 2

• 0

• 3

What is the final result of dividing 6.3 by 3?

• 2.1

• 3.1

• 4.1

• 1.1

What is the correct form of the final answer in scientific notation?

• 2.1 * 10^-3

• 2.1 * 10^3

• 2.1 * 10^-5

• 2.1 * 10^5