Division as Repeated Subtraction

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What is the definition of division in the context of repeated subtraction?

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Division is an operation that tells how many equal groups there are or how many are in each group, represented as repeated subtraction.

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How can the equation 32 - 8 - 8 - 8 - 8 be expressed in division form?

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32 ÷ 8 = 4

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What is the result of 12 - 4 - 4 - 4 expressed in division?

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12 ÷ 4 = 3

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If you have 20 and subtract 5 four times, what division equation represents this?

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20 ÷ 5 = 4

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What is the result of 8 ÷ 2?

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4

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How does repeated subtraction relate to division?

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Repeated subtraction is a way to visualize division by showing how many times a number can be subtracted from another number.

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What is the relationship between the dividend, divisor, and quotient in division?

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In division, the dividend is the number being divided, the divisor is the number by which the dividend is divided, and the quotient is the result of the division.

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Can division be represented as repeated addition?

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No, division is the inverse operation of multiplication, which can be represented as repeated addition.

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What is the quotient of 36 ÷ 6?

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6

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If a student subtracts 3 from 15 five times, what division equation can represent this?

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15 ÷ 3 = 5