Mathematics for Elementary Teachers with Activities (5th Edition)

5th Edition

ISBN: 9780134392790

Author: Beckmann, Sybilla

Publisher: PEARSON

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Chapter 6.6, Problem 13P

In ordinary language, the term divide means "partition and make smaller," as in "Divide and conquer."
a. In mathematics, does dividing always make smaller? In other words, if you start with a number N and divide it by another number M, is the resulting quotient N ÷ M necessarily less than N? Explain briefly.
b. For which positive numbers, M, is 10 ÷ M less than 10? Determine all such positive numbers M. Use the meaning of division (either interpretation) to explain why your answer is correct.

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Mathematics for Elementary Teachers with Activities (5th Edition)

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