Explain the difference between dividing in half and dividing by half using pictures, models, or numbers.

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Daniel Scott · Answer 1 · 2016-03-05T14:05:08+0000

A division in half can yield different results. Take a square for instance, you can divide it in half by cutting along the diagonal, or cutting parallel to the borders.

However, dividing by half yields a unique result, like in
$\frac{4}2=2$ .

Explain the difference between dividing in half and dividing by half using pictures, models, or numbers.

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