Division Word Problems Single Digit Divisors

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What is division in mathematics?

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Division is the process of determining how many times one number is contained within another. It is one of the four basic operations of arithmetic, alongside addition, subtraction, and multiplication.

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What is a single-digit divisor?

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A single-digit divisor is a number between 1 and 9 that is used to divide another number.

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How do you solve a division word problem?

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To solve a division word problem, identify the total quantity to be divided, the number of equal parts (divisor), and then perform the division operation to find the size of each part.

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What does the term 'remainder' mean in division?

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A remainder is the amount left over after division when the dividend is not evenly divisible by the divisor.

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How can you represent a division problem using a mathematical equation?

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A division problem can be represented as: Dividend ÷ Divisor = Quotient (with an optional Remainder).

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What is the quotient in a division problem?

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The quotient is the result of dividing one number by another, representing how many times the divisor fits into the dividend.

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In the problem 'Vanessa has a ribbon that is 372 inches long. She wants to divide it into 4 equal parts. What is the first step to solve this?

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The first step is to identify the total length of the ribbon (372 inches) and the number of parts (4) to divide it into.