Question

Rewrite each if the following division problems as a multiplication problem.

a. 24/3 = 8
b. 336/8 = x

Answer 1

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Answer:

a. 24 = 8·3

b. 336 = 8·x

Explanation:

A division equation can be rewritten as a multiplication equation by multiplying both sides by the denominator (divisor).

a/b = c ⇔ a = bc

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a. 24/3 = 8 ⇒ 24 = 3·8

b. 336/8 = x ⇒ 336 = 8x