Problem
( 9 x 108 ) = _____
( 3 x 102 )
Procedure
  1. Divide the coefficients.
( 9 x 108 )
( 3 x 102 )

9 / 3 = 3

  1. Subtract the exponents.
( 9 x 108 ) = _____
( 3 x 102 )

8 – 2 = 6

  1. Assemble the results
3 x 106
Solution
( 9 x 108 ) = 3 x 106
( 3 x 102 )

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