Number and operations
6.3(A)Dividing Means Multiplying by the Reciprocal
Recognize that dividing by a rational number and multiplying by its reciprocal result in equivalent values.
Part of The student applies mathematical process standards to represent addition, subtraction, multiplication, and division while solving problems and justifying solutions
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Dividing by Flipping
By the end of this lesson, you will be able to show that dividing by a rational number gives the same answer as multiplying by that number's reciprocal. Get ready to see why flipping a fraction connects division and multiplication.
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