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Nate solves the equation 3*5=15 by writing and solving 15:5=3. Explain why Nate's method works
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Nate solves the equation 3*5=15 by writing and solving 15:5=3. Explain why Nate's method works

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Because the ratio 15 to 5 is 3 .  5 goes into 15 3 times. 
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Nate's method works because division is the opposite of multiplication. Nate just checked to see if 15/5 was three, which is the same as 3x5 being 15
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