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What is dividing by 0.5 the same as in multiplying?
1/2
Is dividing a number by 2 the same as multiplying it by half?
Yes, it is!:)
Why do people say that dividing is the same as multiplying by the reciprocal?
Dividing by a number is the same as multiplying by its reciprocal because of the fundamental property of fractions. When you divide by a number, you can rewrite it as multiplying by one over that number. For example, dividing by 2 (or 2/1) can be expressed as multiplying by 1/2, which effectively gives the same result. This relationship simplifies calculations and is a foundational concept in arithmetic and algebra.
Can you use the rule for multiplying by the reciprocal to divide whole numbers such as 10 divided by 2 explain?
Yes, you can use the rule for multiplying by the reciprocal to divide whole numbers. To divide 10 by 2, you can rewrite the division as multiplying by the reciprocal of 2. This means you would calculate (10 \times \frac{1}{2}), which equals 5. Thus, dividing by 2 is the same as multiplying by its reciprocal.
How are multiplying and dividing fractions similar?
Dividing anything by a fraction is the same as multiplying by the fraction's reciprocal. For example, 4 ÷ 2/7 = 4 x 7/2 = 14
Is taking ½ of a number is the same as dividing by ½?
No, taking ½ of a number is the same as dividing it by 2. Dividing a number by ½ is the same as multiplying it by 2.
What is dividing by 0.5 the same as in multiplying?
1/2
How do you divide five by one half?
Dividing by 1/2 is the same as multiplying by 2. 5 divided by 1/2 equals 10.
Is dividing a number by 2 the same as multiplying it by half?
Yes, it is!:)
Is multiplying a number by 2 is the same as halving that number?
no, dividing a number is halving it, multiplying iy by 2 is doubling it
Why do people say that dividing is the same as multiplying by the reciprocal?
Dividing by a number is the same as multiplying by its reciprocal because of the fundamental property of fractions. When you divide by a number, you can rewrite it as multiplying by one over that number. For example, dividing by 2 (or 2/1) can be expressed as multiplying by 1/2, which effectively gives the same result. This relationship simplifies calculations and is a foundational concept in arithmetic and algebra.
Can you use the rule for multiplying by the reciprocal to divide whole numbers such as 10 divided by 2 explain?
Yes, you can use the rule for multiplying by the reciprocal to divide whole numbers. To divide 10 by 2, you can rewrite the division as multiplying by the reciprocal of 2. This means you would calculate (10 \times \frac{1}{2}), which equals 5. Thus, dividing by 2 is the same as multiplying by its reciprocal.
What is the inverse operation of multiplying by 2?
The inverse of multiplying is dividing, so dividing by 2.
Divide 40 by half and add ten What do you get?
The answer is 90. Dividing in half is also same as multiplying it by 2. Then you add 10, you'll get 90.
How are multiplying and dividing fractions similar?
Dividing anything by a fraction is the same as multiplying by the fraction's reciprocal. For example, 4 ÷ 2/7 = 4 x 7/2 = 14
What does havling and doubling mean in math gr5?
Halving means multiplying the number by 0.5 or 1/2 or dividing by 2, they mean the same thing and will produce the same result. Doubling means multiplying the number by 2 (or dividing by 0.5) but remember whatever is easiest, for example: Double 5: 2*5=10 Half 14: 14/2=7
How do you multiply one-half with a regular number?
multiplying by 1/2 is the same as dividing by 2.
