ARITHMETIC Scientific Notation (Page 2 of 2)

Let's find the product (-9.2x10^22)(1.7x10^(-9)). Although parentheses are not necessary, we will use them for the sake of clarity.

 CLEAR key.
 Left parenthesis key. Negation key. 9.2 2nd EE key. 22 Right parenthesis key. Left parenthesis key. 1.7 2nd EE key. Negation key. 9
 Right parenthesis key. ENTER key.		 Calculator screen image.

Now try the quotient (3.01x10^10)/(7.88x10^(-3)).

 Left parenthesis key. 3.01 2nd EE key. 10 Right parenthesis key. Divide key. Left parenthesis key. 7.88 2nd EE key. Negation key. 3
 Right parenthesis key. ENTER key.		 Calculator screen image.
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