What is the result of 6 divided by 2(1+2)?

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kirby1295

6 divided by 2(1+2)$$$$

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skeeter

$\dfrac{6}{2(1+2)} = \dfrac{6}{2(3)} = \dfrac{6}{6} = 1$

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This could also be done as $\frac{6}{2(1+ 2)}= \frac{6}{2}\frac{1}{3}= 3\left(\frac{1}{3}\right)= \frac{3}{3}= 1$.

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