How would you do this equation on paper 1/2 x 26 x 10

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The discussion focuses on calculating the expression 1/2 x 26 x 10 on paper. The correct approach involves first finding half of 26, which equals 13, and then multiplying that result by 10 to obtain 130. Participants clarify that this is an expression rather than an equation, emphasizing the importance of the equal sign in identifying equations. Additionally, they highlight that expressions can be calculated by performing operations in sequence.

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How would you do this equation on paper 1/2 x 26 x 10
 
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Can you elaborate more on what you're looking for?

Do you want to solve it? Or typeset it in Latex?
 
I want to solve it. I can do it on my calculator but I want to learn how to do it on paper
 
jim1174 said:
How would you do this equation on paper 1/2 x 26 x 10
Easy enough to do in your head, so not much effort necessary to do on paper.
Half of 26, that much is 13;
13 multiply by 10, append one zero digit, making 130.

A connection or chain of just factors to make a product: multiply from left to right; also you can arrange the factors in the expression in any order.
 
jim1174 said:
How would you do this equation on paper 1/2 x 26 x 10
This is not an equation. A clue that you're dealing with an equation is the = symbol. Furthermore, you don't "solve" an expression - you can calculate it by carrying out the operations involved in the expression.
 
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