How to solve (72)/(16)

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

$$\frac{ 72 }{ 16 }$$

Evaluate

$\frac{9}{2}=4.5$

Steps For Long Division Method

Use the $1^{st}$ digit $7$ from dividend $72$

$$\begin{array}{l}\phantom{16)}\phantom{1}\\16\overline{)72}\\\end{array}$$

Since $7$ is less than $16$, use the next digit $2$ from dividend $72$ and add $0$ to the quotient

$$\begin{array}{l}\phantom{16)}0\phantom{2}\\16\overline{)72}\\\end{array}$$

Use the $2^{nd}$ digit $2$ from dividend $72$

$$\begin{array}{l}\phantom{16)}0\phantom{3}\\16\overline{)72}\\\end{array}$$

Find closest multiple of $16$ to $72$. We see that $4 \times 16 = 64$ is the nearest. Now subtract $64$ from $72$ to get reminder $8$. Add $4$ to quotient.

$$\begin{array}{l}\phantom{16)}04\phantom{4}\\16\overline{)72}\\\phantom{16)}\underline{\phantom{}64\phantom{}}\\\phantom{16)9}8\\\end{array}$$

Since $8$ is less than $16$, stop the division. The reminder is $8$. The topmost line $04$ is the quotient. Remove all zeros at the start of the quotient to get the actual quotient $4$.

$$\text{Quotient: }4$$ $$\text{Reminder: }8$$

Show Solution

Factor

$\frac{3 ^ {2}}{2} = 4\frac{1}{2} = 4.5$