8 divided by 2

Understand the Problem

The question is asking for the division of the number 8 by the number 2. This is a simple arithmetic operation that involves determining how many times 2 can fit into 8.

Answer

4
Answer for screen readers

The final answer is 4

Steps to Solve

  1. Set up the division problem

Set up the problem as a division statement: $$ 8 , / , 2 $$

  1. Perform the division

Divide 8 by 2. To do this, determine how many times 2 can fit into 8.

$$ 8 ÷ 2 = 4 $$

  1. Confirm the result

To ensure the answer is correct, you can multiply the result back by the divisor. If the product equals the original dividend, the division is correct.

$$ 4 \times 2 = 8 $$

The final answer is 4

More Information

Division is one of the four basic operations of arithmetic. It's essentially the process of determining how many times one number is contained within another number.

Tips

A common mistake is misinterpreting the dividend and divisor, especially when dealing with more complex problems. Always ensure to divide the correct numbers.

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