Division as Subtraction: A New Perspective

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The discussion revolves around the conceptual understanding of division and its relationship to multiplication, particularly viewing multiplication as repeated addition. Participants explore how this perspective might apply to division.

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  • Participants discuss breaking down multiplication into repeated addition and question how this concept can similarly apply to division. There are inquiries about the reasoning behind this perspective and the need for context in the question posed.

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The conversation reflects a mix of attempts to clarify the original question and responses regarding the need for clearer context. Some participants express frustration with the posting requirements, indicating a desire for more flexibility in how questions can be framed.

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So, I assume to look at multiplication as addition; how should I look at division?
 
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chimath35 said:
So, I assume to look at multiplication as addition; how should I look at division?

And why would you do that? Do you have some context for your question?
 
I am just saying you can break down multiplication into a*b=a+a+a...
 
chimath35 said:
I am just saying you can break down multiplication into a*b=a+a+a...

Then you think of division using the same idea. If c=a*b means c=(a+a+a+... b times) then c/a=b also means c=(a+a+a+... b times).
 
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Dick said:
Then you think of division using the same idea. If c=a*b means c=(a+a+a+... b times) then c/a=b also means c=(a+a+a+... b times).

I got on trouble for this post; I really thought that what I asked was legitimate. Those three concrete requirements for posting homework help don't really seem feasible all the time. Maybe they thought it was too vague, but I honestly needed help with that.
 
chimath35 said:
I got on trouble for this post; I really thought that what I asked was legitimate. Those three concrete requirements for posting homework help don't really seem feasible all the time.
Nevertheless, those are the rules.
chimath35 said:
Maybe they thought it was too vague, but I honestly needed help with that.
Your question was too vague, which is why Dick asked what the context was for your question. We aren't mindreaders here. When you post a problem on this site, put some effort into presenting the problem unambiguously, and show us that you have at least tried to come up with a solution.
 

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