Division with Multiplication in Parentheses Practice Problems

Master dividing whole numbers with multiplication in parentheses using PEMDAS and the special formula a:(b×c)=a:b:c through step-by-step practice exercises

📚Practice Division Problems with Multiplication in Parentheses
  • Apply the formula a:(b×c)=a:b:c to eliminate parentheses efficiently
  • Use PEMDAS order of operations to solve complex division expressions
  • Work with nested parentheses in multi-step division problems
  • Convert mixed numbers and fractions in division calculations
  • Master both parentheses elimination and order of operations methods
  • Solve real-world problems involving division with grouped multiplication

Understanding Division of Whole Numbers with Multiplication in Parentheses

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Division of whole numbers with multiplication in parentheses

For example:

24:(6×2)=24 : (6\times2) =

One way to solve this exercise will be to remove the parentheses. To do this, we must remember the rule that states that, in order to remove the parentheses, we must divide the whole number by each of the terms of the multiplication operation in parenthese.

That is, in our example:

24:(6×2)= 24:(6\times2)=

24:6:2=24 : 6 : 2 =

4:2=24 : 2 = 2

Detailed explanation

Practice Division of Whole Numbers with Multiplication in Parentheses

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\( 22-(28-3)= \)

Examples with solutions for Division of Whole Numbers with Multiplication in Parentheses

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Exercise #1

60:(10×2)= 60:(10\times2)=

Step-by-Step Solution

We write the exercise in fraction form:

6010×2= \frac{60}{10\times2}=

Let's separate the numerator into a multiplication exercise:

10×610×2= \frac{10\times6}{10\times2}=

We simplify the 10 in the numerator and denominator, obtaining:

62=3 \frac{6}{2}=3

Answer:

3 3

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Exercise #2

12:(2×2)= 12:(2\times2)=

Step-by-Step Solution

According to the order of operations, we first solve the exercise within parentheses:

2×2=4 2\times2=4

Now we divide:

12:4=3 12:4=3

Answer:

3 3

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Exercise #3

7(4+2)= 7-(4+2)=

Step-by-Step Solution

According to the order of operations, we first solve the exercise within parentheses:

4+2=6 4+2=6

Now we solve the rest of the exercise:

76=1 7-6=1

Answer:

1 1

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Exercise #4

8(2+1)= 8-(2+1)=

Step-by-Step Solution

According to the order of operations, we first solve the exercise within parentheses:

2+1=3 2+1=3

Now we solve the rest of the exercise:

83=5 8-3=5

Answer:

5 5

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Exercise #5

13(7+4)= 13-(7+4)=

Step-by-Step Solution

According to the order of operations, we first solve the exercise within parentheses:

7+4=11 7+4=11

Now we subtract:

1311=2 13-11=2

Answer:

2 2

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the rule for dividing by multiplication in parentheses?

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The rule states that a:(b×c) = a:b:c. This means you can divide the whole number by each term in the multiplication separately, or use order of operations to solve the parentheses first then divide.

How do you solve 24:(6×2) step by step?

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Method 1: Use the formula 24:(6×2) = 24:6:2 = 4:2 = 2. Method 2: Use order of operations 24:(6×2) = 24:12 = 2. Both methods give the same answer.

What is PEMDAS and how does it apply to division with parentheses?

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PEMDAS stands for Parentheses, Exponents, Multiplication/Division, Addition/Subtraction. For division with parentheses, you solve the multiplication inside parentheses first, then perform the division operation.

Can you use the a:(b×c)=a:b:c formula with nested parentheses?

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Yes, but work from the innermost parentheses outward. For example, in 87:(12×(35:(2×12))), first solve (2×12), then (35:24), then apply the formula to the outer expression.

What's the difference between 60:(10×2) and 60:10×2?

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With parentheses 60:(10×2) = 60:20 = 3. Without parentheses 60:10×2 = 6×2 = 12. Parentheses change the order of operations completely, making them crucial for correct answers.

How do you handle fractions when dividing with multiplication in parentheses?

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Convert the division to fraction form: a:(b×c) = a/(b×c). Then simplify by canceling common factors. For example, 35:(2×7) = 35/(2×7) = 35/14 = 5/2 = 2½.

When should I use the formula method vs order of operations?

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Use the formula a:(b×c)=a:b:c when you can easily divide by each factor separately. Use order of operations when the multiplication in parentheses creates a simpler number to work with.

What are common mistakes students make with division and parentheses?

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Common mistakes include: ignoring parentheses completely, applying operations in wrong order, forgetting to solve innermost parentheses first in nested expressions, and not recognizing when to apply the special division formula.

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