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How would you do this equation on paper 1/2 x 26 x 10
Easy enough to do in your head, so not much effort necessary to do on paper.jim1174 said:How would you do this equation on paper 1/2 x 26 x 10
This is not an equation. A clue that you're dealing with an equation is the = symbol. Furthermore, you don't "solve" an expression - you can calculate it by carrying out the operations involved in the expression.jim1174 said:How would you do this equation on paper 1/2 x 26 x 10
The equation 1/2 x 26 x 10 represents the process of multiplying 1/2 by 26 and then multiplying the result by 10. This can also be written as (1/2) * 26 * 10, which means multiplying the fractions first and then multiplying the result by 10. The equation represents a mathematical operation that results in a numerical value.
To solve this equation on paper, you would first multiply 1/2 by 26 to get 13. Then, you would multiply 13 by 10 to get the final result of 130. Alternatively, you could also multiply 26 by 10 first to get 260, and then divide the result by 2 to get the same answer of 130.
The steps involved in solving this equation are multiplying the fractions (if applicable), then multiplying the resulting number by the remaining number, and finally, simplifying the equation to get the final answer. In this case, the steps would be: (1/2) * 26 = 13, 13 * 10 = 130.
The order of operations is important when solving this equation because it ensures that the equation is solved correctly and consistently. In this equation, the multiplication should be done before the division, and the multiplication of 1/2 should be done before the multiplication of 26 and 10. Following the correct order of operations ensures that the correct result is obtained.
Yes, this equation can be solved using a calculator by inputting the equation in the correct order and pressing the "=" or "Enter" button to get the result. Some calculators might also have a function to input fractions, making it easier to solve the equation. However, it is important to understand the steps involved in solving the equation manually before using a calculator.