Estimation Division

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What are compatible numbers?

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Numbers that help make math easier and are friendly.

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What is the answer to a division problem called?

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Quotient.

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If Erin has 598 goldfish to split between 22 fish tanks, how many goldfish are in each tank?

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About 30 goldfish in each tank.

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What is the number being divided in a division problem called?

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Dividend.

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When estimating 372 divided by 41, what should it be changed to?

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360 divided by 40.

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What is estimation in division?

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A method to find an approximate answer by rounding numbers.

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Why are compatible numbers useful in division?

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They simplify calculations and make mental math easier.

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What is the relationship between dividend, divisor, and quotient?

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In a division problem, the dividend is divided by the divisor to get the quotient.

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How can you estimate the quotient of 500 divided by 25?

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Round 500 to 500 and 25 to 25, then calculate 500 ÷ 25 = 20.

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What is a divisor in a division problem?

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The number by which the dividend is divided.