Equivalence Math Example 2
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Example 2
mediumFind a value of \(n\) that makes \(4 \times n = 2 \times 10\) true. Explain what equivalence means here.
Solution
- 1 Calculate the right side: \(2 \times 10 = 20\).
- 2 Set up: \(4 \times n = 20\).
- 3 Divide: \(n = 20 \div 4 = 5\).
- 4 Check: \(4 \times 5 = 20 = 2 \times 10\) ✓
Answer
\(n = 5\)
Equivalence means both sides represent the same quantity. We find \(n\) so that \(4 \times n\) equals the same value as \(2 \times 10\).
About Equivalence
When two expressions, numbers, or objects represent the same value or are interchangeable in every relevant context.
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