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Write a multiplication expression equivalent to this division expression.

7 ÷ 13
a) 7 × 13
b) 13 × 7
c) 7 / 13
d) 13 / 7

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Final answer:

To write an equivalent multiplication expression for 7 ÷ 13, multiply 7 by the reciprocal of 13.

Step-by-step explanation:

To write a multiplication expression equivalent to the division expression 7 ÷ 13, we need to multiply the dividend (7) by the reciprocal of the divisor (13). The reciprocal of 13 is 1/13. So, the equivalent multiplication expression is 7 × (1/13), which simplifies to 7/13.

Therefore, the correct answer is c) 7 / 13.

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