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Frank Day

Frank Day

Answered question

2022-07-06

Simple Fraction needing explanation
x x 1 / 2 = x 3 / 2
How? I don't see what is going on here. What rule is being used to achieve this amount?

Answer & Explanation

Tristin Case

Tristin Case

Beginner2022-07-07Added 15 answers

Use
x a x b = x a b
so
x x 1 / 2 = x 1 x 1 / 2 = x 1 ( 1 / 2 ) = x 3 / 2
aangenaamyj

aangenaamyj

Beginner2022-07-08Added 5 answers

Use: x a x b = x a + b
x x 1 / 2 = x x 1 / 2 x 1 / 2 x 1 / 2 = x x 1 / 2 1 = x 1 + 1 / 2 = x 3 / 2

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