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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CCSS.5.NBT.B.6

CCSS.6.NS.B.2

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What is the dividend in a division problem?

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The dividend is the number that is being divided in a division problem.

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CCSS.3.OA.A.2

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What is the divisor in a division problem?

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The divisor is the number by which the dividend is divided.

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CCSS.3.OA.A.2

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What is the quotient in a division problem?

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The quotient is the result of the division operation.

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CCSS.3.OA.A.2

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What does 'remainder' mean in division?

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

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CCSS.3.OA.A.2

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How do you perform long division?

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To perform long division, divide, multiply, subtract, and bring down the next digit, repeating the process until all digits have been used.

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CCSS.5.NBT.B.6

CCSS.6.NS.B.2

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What is the relationship between multiplication and division?

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Multiplication and division are inverse operations; knowing one can help you find the other.

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CCSS.4.NBT.B.6

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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 dividend.

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CCSS.5.NBT.B.6

CCSS.6.NS.B.2

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What is a practical application of division in real life?

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Division is used in various real-life situations, such as splitting a bill, calculating prices per item, or determining how many groups can be formed from a total.

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CCSS.7.EE.B.3

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What is the significance of zero in division?

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Dividing by zero is undefined; it does not produce a valid result.

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CCSS.3.OA.B.5