There are 2 piles of papers on a desk. Each pile has the same number of papers. There are 12 papers in all on the desk. How many papers are in each pile?
12 papers on the desk / 2 piles of papers
Divide top and bottom by 2
6 papers per pile.
12 papers on the desk / 2 piles of papers
Divide top and bottom by 2
6 papers per pile.