How to solve (17)/(12)

1. Factor the equation (x + 2)(x + 3) = 0. 2. Set each factor equal to zero: x + 2 = 0 and x + 3 = 0. 3. Solve for x: x = -2 and x = -3.

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Question

$$\frac{ 17 }{ 12 }$$

Evaluate

$\frac{17}{12}\approx 1.416666667$

Steps For Long Division Method

Use the $1^{st}$ digit $1$ from dividend $17$

$$\begin{array}{l}\phantom{12)}\phantom{1}\\12\overline{)17}\\\end{array}$$

Since $1$ is less than $12$, use the next digit $7$ from dividend $17$ and add $0$ to the quotient

$$\begin{array}{l}\phantom{12)}0\phantom{2}\\12\overline{)17}\\\end{array}$$

Use the $2^{nd}$ digit $7$ from dividend $17$

$$\begin{array}{l}\phantom{12)}0\phantom{3}\\12\overline{)17}\\\end{array}$$

Find closest multiple of $12$ to $17$. We see that $1 \times 12 = 12$ is the nearest. Now subtract $12$ from $17$ to get reminder $5$. Add $1$ to quotient.

$$\begin{array}{l}\phantom{12)}01\phantom{4}\\12\overline{)17}\\\phantom{12)}\underline{\phantom{}12\phantom{}}\\\phantom{12)9}5\\\end{array}$$

Since $5$ is less than $12$, stop the division. The reminder is $5$. The topmost line $01$ is the quotient. Remove all zeros at the start of the quotient to get the actual quotient $1$.

$$\text{Quotient: }1$$ $$\text{Reminder: }5$$

Show Solution

Factor

$\frac{17}{2 ^ {2} \cdot 3} = 1\frac{5}{12} = 1.4166666666666667$