Division Facts

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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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/ 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 16 ÷ 4 = 4, what is the dividend?

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The dividend is 16.

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In the division equation 16 ÷ 4 = 4, what is the divisor?

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The divisor is 4.

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In the division equation 16 ÷ 4 = 4, what is the quotient?

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The quotient is 4.

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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 can you check your division answer?

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You can check your division answer by multiplying the quotient by the divisor. If the product equals the dividend, the answer is correct.

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What is a common division fact for the number 12?

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12 ÷ 4 = 3 and 12 ÷ 3 = 4 are common division facts.

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What is the division fact for 40 ÷ 5?

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40 ÷ 5 = 8.