Division Strategies

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What is the definition of division?

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Division is the process of determining how many times one number is contained within another, represented by the symbol '÷' or '/'. It is the inverse operation of multiplication.

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What does the equation 15 ÷ 3 = 5 represent?

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This equation represents that when 15 is divided by 3, the result is 5, meaning that 3 fits into 15 exactly 5 times.

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What is repeated subtraction in division?

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Repeated subtraction is a method of division where you subtract the divisor from the dividend repeatedly until you reach zero, counting how many times you subtract to find the quotient.

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How can arrays be used to represent division?

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Arrays can visually represent division by showing how many groups of a certain size can be formed from a total number, helping to illustrate the concept of dividing a total into equal parts.

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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 and c ÷ a = b.

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How do you solve a division problem using the equation 56 ÷ 8 = 7?

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To solve this problem, you determine how many times 8 fits into 56, which is 7 times, meaning that 56 can be divided into 7 equal groups of 8.

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What is the significance of the quotient in division?

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The quotient is the result of a division problem, indicating how many times the divisor can be subtracted from the dividend.

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How do you interpret a word problem involving division?

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To interpret a word problem involving division, identify the total quantity (dividend), the number of groups (divisor), and what is being asked (the quotient).

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What is the formula for division?

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The formula for division can be expressed as Dividend ÷ Divisor = Quotient.

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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, your answer is correct.