Question

Nate solves the equation 3 times 5 equals 15 by writing and solving 15 divided by 5 equals 3. Explain why Nates method works

Answer 1

Nate's method works because dividing is the inverse operation of..... you guessed it multiplication!

Answer 2

Both equations represent same quantity.

Explanation:

We have been given that solves the equation
`3* 5=15` by writing and solving
`(15)/(5)=3`.

Nate's method works as both equation represent same quantity, which is 3 groups of 5 with a total of 15.

We can convert either of the given equation into other as:

`(15)/(5)* 5=3* 5`

`15=3* 5`

`3=(15)/(5)`

Therefore, both equations represent same quantity.