SOLUTION: how would i rewrite a quotient as multiplication by the reciprocal here is an example. 12/(1/2)

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Question 433330: how would i rewrite a quotient as multiplication by the reciprocal here is an example. 12/(1/2)
Answer by stanbon(75887) About Me  (Show Source):
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how would i rewrite a quotient as multiplication by the reciprocal here is an example. 12/(1/2)
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[12/(1/2)][(2/1)/(2/1)] = (12*2)/(1/2*2/1) = 24/1 = 24
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Stan H.