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Compute 72 Divided by 2
The expression 72 divided by 2 means the quotient \(72 \div 2\). In math algebra, division can be viewed as splitting a total into equal groups. Dividing by 2 specifically means finding half of the number.
Key idea: \(72 \div 2\) asks, “If 72 is split into 2 equal parts, how many are in each part?”
Step 1: Write the division in fraction form
\[ 72 \div 2 = \frac{72}{2} \]
Step 2: Perform the division
Since dividing by 2 is halving:
\[ \frac{72}{2} = 36 \]
Result: \(\boxed{36}\).
Step 3: Verify by multiplication
A correct quotient \(q\) satisfies \(2 \cdot q = 72\). Using \(q = 36\):
\[ 2 \cdot 36 = 72 \]
Summary table
| Form | Expression | Value |
|---|---|---|
| Division | \(72 \div 2\) | \(36\) |
| Fraction | \(\dfrac{72}{2}\) | \(36\) |
| Check (multiplication) | \(2 \cdot 36\) | \(72\) |
Visualization: Splitting 72 into two equal halves (no overlap)
Final answer
\[ 72 \div 2 = 36 \]
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