SOLUTION: Is the expression to the right simplified correctly? 3a/3a = 0 Explain in complete sentences why or why not.

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Question 410918: Is the expression to the right simplified correctly? 3a/3a = 0
Explain in complete sentences why or why not.
Found 2 solutions by unlockmath, richard1234:
Answer by unlockmath(1688) About Me  (Show Source):
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Hello,
This 3a/3a = 0 is incorrect.
Answer is 1
(Hint: 2/2=1
55/55=1
x/x=1)
Get the idea?
RJ
www.math-unlock.com

Answer by richard1234(7193) About Me  (Show Source):
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3a/3a = 1, not 0.