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Old Mar 17, 2005 | 02:55 PM
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Default all you math people, i need your help

my teacher gave me an extra credit assignment, but i cant figure out this problem. 15 divided by 2.. im having a hard time because i know 14 divided by 2 is 7. im not allowed to use a calculator, so how can i do this by 'hand'

thanks! :thumbup: i really appreciate it
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Old Mar 17, 2005 | 02:57 PM
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7.5
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Old Mar 17, 2005 | 02:57 PM
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15/2 = (4x-x)/(23y-21y) where x=5 and y=1


problem solved. where's my cookie.
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Old Mar 17, 2005 | 02:58 PM
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Originally Posted by janiVI
7.5
we havent learned decimals yet
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Old Mar 17, 2005 | 02:59 PM
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Old Mar 17, 2005 | 02:59 PM
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Originally Posted by flipped cracka
15/2 = (4x-x)/(23y-21y) where x=5 and y=1


problem solved. where's my cookie.
the question wasnt to show problem with two variables
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Old Mar 17, 2005 | 03:00 PM
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Originally Posted by sinthetiq
we havent learned decimals yet
err.....

15/2 = 14 remainder 1 h:
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Old Mar 17, 2005 | 03:00 PM
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Originally Posted by dom93hatch
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no decimals!
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Old Mar 17, 2005 | 03:00 PM
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Originally Posted by janiVI
err.....

15/2 = 14 remainder 1 h:
awesome, how can i show my work
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Old Mar 17, 2005 | 03:01 PM
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how old are you anyway? :thinking:
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