Question

What is 2,958÷6 and how do i get my answer? Explain your work.

Answer 1

To divide 2,958 by 6, you can use long division. The answer is 493 with a remainder of 1.

Step-by-step explanation:

To divide 2,958 by 6, you can use long division:

1. Start by dividing the first digit of 2,958 (which is 2) by 6. 2 divided by 6 is 0 with a remainder of 2.
2. Bring down the next digit, which is 9, to combine with the remainder. Now you have 29 as the new number.
3. Divide 29 by 6. 29 divided by 6 is 4 with a remainder of 5.
4. Bring down the next digit, which is 5, to combine with the remainder. Now you have 55 as the new number.
5. Divide 55 by 6. 55 divided by 6 is 9 with a remainder of 1.

So, the answer to 2,958 divided by 6 is 493 with a remainder of 1. You can also write it as a fraction: 493 1/6.