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The quotient of 2 is the same as the first factor what do you know about the 2 factor and how.
The wording of your question is lacking clarity.
Do you mean:
The quotient of 2 NUMBERS is the same as the first NUMBER, what do you know about the 2 NUMBERS and how.???
If so, then let x and y be the two numbers.
Thus, x/y = x...which tells us that y=1 (if that us the 2nd number).
Abe
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Abe Mantell
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Hello, I am a college professor of mathematics and regularly teach all levels from elementary mathematics through differential equations, and would be happy to assist anyone with such questions!
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Over 15 years teaching at the college level.
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NCTM, NYSMATYC, AMATYC, MAA, NYSUT, AFT.
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B.S. in Mathematics from Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute
M.S. (and A.B.D.) in Applied Mathematics from SUNY @ Stony Brook
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