I am entering 6th grade and I dont know how to divide. It may seem dumb but I just never really got it. Please tell me how to divide?
2006-08-25 08:41:43 · 23 answers · asked by Anonymous in Education & Reference ➔ Other - Education
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6) 24
-This says six divided by twenty-four. To solve it you see how many times six goes into twenty-four. 6+6+6+6=24 Six goes into 24 four times. 6 X 4=24 It's kinda like reverse multiplying. Don't be afraid to ask a teacher at school for help. It's not stupid at all that you don't know. Not asking for help might be a little.
2006-08-25 08:50:37 · answer #1 · answered by 5ladderjob 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
If you know how to multiply, then you can also divide. Division is the opposite of multiplication. 2 times 3 is 6, and 6 divided by 2 is 3 or 6 divided by 3 is 2. You will have it in no time.
2006-08-25 08:50:13 · answer #2 · answered by tre_loc_dogg2000 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
6 divided by 3 = 2 why? take 6 and create 3 equal groupings the groupings would be 2 right. 2+2+2=6
2006-08-25 08:46:09 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
get help!
take a bunch of rock, or buttons, or tooth picks....
start with 20. divide into 2 piles. there ya go. you just divided.
now divide them in to 3 piles. Even piles... you will have a remainder.
I am thinking that if you can't divide you can't multiple either.
Go get a work book that shows you the fundamentals. It will be a grade 2-3 book. Can you read? If you can read you should be able to do the book.
Don't try to learn Dividing until you learn multiplying.
2006-08-25 08:46:57 · answer #4 · answered by clair 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
10 divided by 2
You have to count by 2's until you reach ten.
In this case 2 4 6 8 10.
COunt how many 2's . In this case it is 5
So 10 divided by 2 is 5
2006-08-25 08:59:21 · answer #5 · answered by billyandgaby 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Don't worry the school you go to will help you with it hun. I can't really explain it to you but you will get it just be patient if you really feel you need help once you start school look into getting a tutor. Good luck to you 6th grade is only the beginning so just take a deep breath and relax all will go well.
2006-08-25 08:46:31 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
think of it as being how many times one number gose into the other... 6 divided be 3 is 2 because 3 can go into 6 2 times
2006-08-25 08:46:06 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
It helped me to realize that division is the reverse of multiplication. You are figuring out how many times something goes into something else.
Do try visual clues - like the measuring cups (try even filling it with water and putting them into a bowl)
Or do basic problems with pennies.
But, a lot of the time it comes down to practice!
Good luck!!!
2006-08-25 08:49:24 · answer #8 · answered by tigglys 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Just think of it as undoing mutiplication. ? times a certain numbers makes a certain number. Example. ? times 2 equals 4.
What times 2 makes 4. Of course 2. You simply need to know your multiplication facts to divide. Just backswards.
2006-08-25 08:46:53 · answer #9 · answered by sweet smile 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Try using measuring cups. You know, 1/4, 1/3, 1/2, 3/4. It is a visual aid that i used for my kids and they finally got it. Division is hard, but don't get discouraged. YOU CAN DO IT!
Good luck!
2006-08-25 08:44:39 · answer #10 · answered by Starla_C 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋