Pre-Algebra Examples

$3.5 \div 0.5$

Step 1

Set up the division problem in long division format.

$0$

$5$

$3$

$5$

Step 2

Move the decimal the same amount of places in both numbers until the divisor is a whole number.

$5$

$3$

$5$

Step 3

Divide $35$ by $5$ . Place this digit in the quotient on top of the division symbol.

		$7$
$5$	$3$	$5$

Step 4

Multiply the newest quotient digit $(7)$ by the divisor $5$ .

Step 5

Subtract $35$ from $35$ .

Step 6

The result of division of $3.5 \div 0.5$ is $7$ .

$7$