But what about 23 94 -1114 etc. A fraction from Latin fractus broken represents a part of a whole or more generally any number of equal parts. We can add subtract multiply and divide fractions in algebra in the same way we do in simple arithmetic.
Again our Laws of Exponents come to the rescue.
Then if you have more than one block you need to divide so as to arrive to the situation with only one block on the one side which is the solved equation. Again our Laws of Exponents come to the rescue. Then if you have more than one block you need to divide so as to arrive to the situation with only one block on the one side which is the solved equation. Usage of the word of in math in percent problems is similar to its usage in fraction problems.