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A number divided by 3

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Step by step

The question

Question: write with math signs: a number divided by 3.

a number divided by 3

1 Change words to math

2 Put it in order

Divide is written as a fraction: top over bottom.

So we get n/3.

= n3

3 Check

Let's check with a number.

Say the number is 12.

12 divided by 3 is 4.

12 divided by 3 is 4

And 12/3 is 4 too.

So n/3 is right!

123 = 4

Let's look back.

First: change words to math.

Then: put it in order.

Last: check.

Answer
= n3

Your turn

Try this one yourself, then check:

a number divided by 2
Show the answer
n2

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