Partial Quotient Division

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What is the number that is being divided in a division problem?

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dividend

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What is the answer to a division problem called?

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quotient

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What is the method of dividing in which multiples of the divisor are subtracted from the dividend?

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partial quotients

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What term describes finding a number that is close to the exact amount in division?

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estimate

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In partial quotient division, what do you call the number you are dividing by?

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divisor

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What is the first step in solving a division problem using partial quotients?

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Estimate how many times the divisor fits into the dividend.

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What is the purpose of using partial quotients in division?

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To simplify the division process by breaking it into manageable steps.

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How do you check if your quotient is correct after using partial quotients?

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Multiply the quotient by the divisor and add any remainder to see if it equals the dividend.

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What is a common strategy used in partial quotient division?

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Subtracting multiples of the divisor from the dividend.

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

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Dividend = Divisor × Quotient + Remainder.