Sure, let's convert [tex]\(\frac{1}{2}\)[/tex] quart to pints step-by-step.
1. Understand the conversion factor: In the US customary system, 1 quart is equal to 2 pints.
2. Given value in quarts: We need to convert [tex]\(\frac{1}{2}\)[/tex] quart to pints.
3. Set up the conversion: To convert quarts to pints, we multiply the number of quarts by the conversion factor (2 pints per quart).
4. Perform the multiplication:
[tex]\[
\frac{1}{2} \text{ quart} \times 2 \frac{\text{pints}}{\text{quart}} = 1 \text{ pint}
\][/tex]
So, [tex]\(\frac{1}{2}\)[/tex] quart is equal to 1 pint.