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Solution 12284: Dividing Numbers in Scientific Notation Using a Two-Line Display Scientific Calculator.

How do I divide numbers in scientific notation on a two line display scientific calculator?

The example below will demonstrate dividing numbers in scientific notation using the TI-34 II Explorer Plus and TI-30X II Solar/Battery.

Example: Divide 1.25 x 10-5 by 1.1 x 10-13.

• Press [(] [1] [.] [2] [5] [EE].
• Press [(-)] [5].
• Press [)] [÷] [(].
• Press [1] [.] [1] [EE].
• Press [(-)] [1] [3].
• Press [)] [=].

The answer is 113636363.6

Please see the scientific calculator family guidebooks for additional information.