e. \( 50 \div 2=\square \)

Did you know that division has roots tracing back to ancient civilizations? The Babylonians used a base-60 system that made division a bit more complex, while the Egyptians employed a method called "partitive division," breaking numbers into smaller components to simplify calculations. It's fascinating how mathematicians through the ages approached division differently! When tackling division problems, a common mistake is to forget the basics of multiplication. If you're unsure of the result, remember that division is essentially the opposite of multiplication. So, you can double-check your answer by multiplying the quotient back by the divisor to see if it equals the original number. For example, \(50 \div 2 = 25\), and checking \(25 \times 2 = 50\) confirms you got it right!