Division HW 1

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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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How do you calculate the amount saved per week if a total amount is saved over a number of weeks?

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To find the amount saved per week, divide the total amount saved by the number of weeks.

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If a garden store has 868 plants divided into two equal groups, how do you find the number of plants in each group?

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To find the number of plants in each group, divide the total number of plants by the number of groups.

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What is the result of 92 ÷ 4?

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The result of 92 ÷ 4 is 23.

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What does 'R' stand for in division with a remainder?

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'R' stands for 'remainder', which is the amount left over after division when the numbers do not divide evenly.

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How do you express a division problem with a remainder?

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A division problem with a remainder can be expressed in the form 'quotient R remainder', for example, 25 R 2 means 25 with a remainder of 2.

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What is the relationship between multiplication and division?

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Multiplication and division are inverse operations; if you multiply a number by another and then divide by the same number, you return to the original number.

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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 and adding the remainder (if any) to see if it equals the original dividend.

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What is the product of 35 and 281?

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The product of 35 and 281 is 9,835.

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What is the importance of understanding remainders in division?

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Understanding remainders is important because it helps in solving real-world problems where items cannot be divided evenly.