Division

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What is division?

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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 in arithmetic.

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What is the symbol for division?

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The symbol for division is '÷' or '/'.

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What is the result of a division called?

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The result of a division is called the quotient.

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In the division equation 30 ÷ 6 = 5, what is the dividend?

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In the equation 30 ÷ 6 = 5, the dividend is 30.

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In the division equation 30 ÷ 6 = 5, what is the divisor?

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In the equation 30 ÷ 6 = 5, the divisor is 6.

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In the division equation 30 ÷ 6 = 5, what is the quotient?

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In the equation 30 ÷ 6 = 5, the quotient is 5.

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What is the relationship between multiplication and division?

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Multiplication and division are inverse operations. If a × b = c, then c ÷ b = a.

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How do you check your division answer?

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To check your division answer, multiply the quotient by the divisor. If the result equals the dividend, your answer is correct.

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What is a common mistake when dividing?

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A common mistake when dividing is misplacing the decimal point, especially in decimal division.

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What is long division?

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Long division is a method for dividing larger numbers by breaking the problem down into simpler steps.