Division using repeated subtraction strategy

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What is division?

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Division is the process of splitting a number into equal parts. It tells us how many times one number is contained within another.

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CCSS.3.OA.A.2

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What does repeated subtraction mean?

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Repeated subtraction is a method of solving division problems by subtracting the same number multiple times until reaching zero.

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CCSS.3.OA.A.2

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What is the repeated subtraction problem for 12 ÷ 3?

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12 - 3 - 3 - 3 - 3 = 0

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CCSS.4.NBT.B.6

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What equation does 18 - 3 - 3 - 3 - 3 - 3 - 3 represent?

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18 ÷ 3 = 6

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CCSS.3.OA.A.3

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What is the repeated subtraction problem for 24 ÷ 6?

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24 - 6 - 6 - 6 - 6 = 0

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CCSS.4.NBT.B.6

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What equation does 8 - 4 represent?

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8 ÷ 4 = 2

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CCSS.3.OA.A.3

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What is the repeated subtraction problem for 8 ÷ 2?

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8 - 2 - 2 - 2 - 2 = 0

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CCSS.4.NBT.B.6

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How do you check a division problem?

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You can check a division problem by multiplying the quotient by the divisor and seeing if you get the original number.

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CCSS.4.NBT.B.6

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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.

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CCSS.4.NBT.B.6

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What is the result of 15 ÷ 5 using repeated subtraction?

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15 - 5 - 5 - 5 = 0, so 15 ÷ 5 = 3.

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CCSS.3.OA.B.6