3rd grade 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 ÷.

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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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If 70 ÷ 10 = 7, what does 10 represent in this equation?

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In this equation, 10 is the divisor, which is the number by which another number is divided.

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In the equation 21 ÷ ? = 3, what is the missing number?

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The missing number is 7, because 21 divided by 7 equals 3.

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How can you check if your division is correct?

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

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What does it mean to share equally?

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To share equally means to divide something into equal parts so that each person receives the same amount.

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In the context of cupcakes, if 20 cupcakes are shared among 4 kids, how many cupcakes does each kid get?

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Each kid gets 5 cupcakes, because 20 ÷ 4 = 5.

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What is a related fact to the multiplication equation 7 X 3 = 21?

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A related fact is that division can be used to find the same relationship, such as 21 ÷ 7 = 3.

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What is a rectangular array?

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A rectangular array is a way to arrange objects in rows and columns, which can help visualize multiplication and division.