What is 72 -: 4?

1 Answer
Mar 30, 2016

18

Explanation:

First set up the equation as a long division problem:

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Ask yourself, "How many times can 4 go into 7?" The answer is 1 time. Subtract 4 from 7 to get 3.
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Bring down the 2 and ask yourself the question again. "How many times can 4 go into 32?"
The answer is 8 times. Subtract 32 from 32 to get a remainder of 0. The final answer is 18.
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