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The multiplicative inverse of 2 is 1/2.
\To divide a number by 1/2, multiply it by the multiplicative inverse of 1/2.
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(Using distributive property)
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(Cancel common terms)
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The simplified expression is![\"\"](\"/MathKey/fckeditor/editor/plugins/fckeditor_wiris/integration/showimage.php?formula=f3cd9d46a604e8cf483c04da7c376eee.png\")
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