Division Word Problem Practice

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What is division in mathematics?

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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 of arithmetic.

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How do you solve a word problem involving division?

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To solve a word problem involving division, identify the total quantity, the size of each group, and then divide the total by the size of each group.

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What is a quotient?

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A quotient is the result of dividing one number by another.

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What is the relationship between division and multiplication?

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Division is the inverse operation of multiplication. 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, your answer is correct.

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What is a remainder in division?

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A remainder is the amount left over after division when the dividend is not evenly divisible by the divisor.

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How do you interpret a division word problem?

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To interpret a division word problem, read the problem carefully, identify the quantities involved, and determine what is being asked.

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What is the formula for division?

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The formula for division is: Dividend ÷ Divisor = Quotient.

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What does it mean to divide into equal groups?

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Dividing into equal groups means distributing a total quantity into groups of the same size.

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How do you represent division in a mathematical equation?

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Division can be represented using the division symbol (÷), a fraction bar, or by using the word 'divided by'.