24 Divided by (__ X 2) = 4??

Stuck34:

24 Divided by (__ X 2) = 4??

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You are being asked to supply a value for "blank" variable such that when multiplied by 2
and divided into 24 the result is = to 4
Here are 2 ways to do this:
Divide the 24 by 2 then divide the result by 4
Divide the 24 by 4 then divide the result by 2

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Stuck34:

24 Divided by (__ X 2) = 4??

I suspect that you are a little kid (maybe 6th class? Please don't be offended if I am wrong) so,

I would just say
24 divided by "what" = 4

This means 24 lollies divided between how many children would give each child 4 lollies.

I want you to get that answer for me and then we can talk about the rest of the question.

If you want to think further by yourself the next question is this number you just found is split up into 2 times "a new number".
That new number is the final answer to the question.

You can check it on your calculator (or on paper)
24 divided by (answer x 2) = If your calculator says 4 then you know your answer is correct.
If you put this in a calculator don't forget the brackets.

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So is the answer to the entire question 3??

Stuck34:

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So is the answer to the entire question 3??

Well,
What you need do is put
24 divided by (3 x 2) =
into a calcuator and see if you get the desired answer which is 4.
You can click into 'scientific calculator' at the top of this page and use that one if you want. Don't forget the brackets.
If the calculator says that the answer is 4 then your answer is correct. If it gives a different answer then your answer is wrong.
so you tell me, is your answer, 3, correct?