SOLUTION: This is just a simple question, can anyone please explain why is M divided by 2 in this equation: 6M-(30H+M/2) Legend: M= Minute H= Hour P.s. this is the equation f

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Question 620738: This is just a simple question, can anyone please explain why is M divided by 2 in this equation:
6M-(30H+M/2)
Legend: M= Minute
H= Hour
P.s. this is the equation for finding the angle in a clock.
Answer by lynnlo(4176) About Me  (Show Source):
You can put this solution on YOUR website!
6m-(30h+m/2)
= 3(4m-20h-1/2
this is just part of the problem
6,minutes
30 hours
the angle of a clock only have 2 angles