Jessica S.

asked • 11/10/17

Written expression for z divided by 3

What is the written expression for z divided by 3?

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Kenneth S. answered • 11/10/17

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One answer that just popped into my head:  z/3
 
Then I realized it could be one third of z: (1/3)z.
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Mark M.

With respect, (1/3)z would be a multiplication.
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Arturo O.

z/3
 
(1/3)z
 
z ÷ 3
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Kenneth S.

Let us not forget that the operation of division (a ÷ b) is defined as multiplication of a by the reciprocal of b.
 
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Arturo O.

z/3
 
3-1z
 
z ÷ 3
 
(1/3)z
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