To find half of an even number, divide the number by 2.
Here's a breakdown of methods you can use:
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Basic Division: This is the most straightforward approach. If you have the number 12, simply divide it by 2: 12 / 2 = 6. Half of 12 is 6.
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Breaking Down the Number: For larger even numbers, you can break them down into tens and ones, find half of each part, and then add them together. This method is shown in the reference video.
- Example: Let's find half of 26.
- 26 is composed of 2 tens (20) and 6 ones.
- Half of 20 is 10.
- Half of 6 is 3.
- Therefore, half of 26 is 10 + 3 = 13.
- Example: Let's find half of 26.
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Repeated Subtraction: You can also find half of an even number by repeatedly subtracting 2 until you reach 0. The number of times you subtract 2, divided by 2, will give you the answer. However, this is less efficient for larger numbers.
- Example: Find half of 8.
- 8 - 2 = 6
- 6 - 2 = 4
- 4 - 2 = 2
- 2 - 2 = 0
- We subtracted 2 four times. Half of 8 is 4.
- Example: Find half of 8.
These methods ensure you can easily and accurately find half of any even number.
