Topic 5 enVision Math 5th Grade

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What is division?

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Division is the process of splitting a number into equal parts. It answers the question: how many times does one number fit into another?

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What does 'remainder' mean in division?

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A remainder is the amount left over after division when one number cannot be divided evenly by another.

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How do you calculate the number of items per group in division?

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To find the number of items per group, divide the total number of items by the number of groups.

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What is the equation for finding the total number of items when you know the number of groups and items per group?

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Total items = Number of groups × Items per group.

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If you have 544 slices of pie and each pie has 14 slices, how do you find the number of pies needed?

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Divide 544 by 14 to find the number of pies needed.

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What is the formula for long division?

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The formula for long division is: Dividend ÷ Divisor = Quotient with a possible Remainder.

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What does it mean if an equation is true?

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An equation is true if both sides of the equation are equal when calculated.

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How do you check if a division problem is correct?

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You can check a division problem by multiplying the quotient by the divisor and adding the remainder. The result should equal the dividend.

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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, you can divide the product by one of the numbers to get the other.

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How do you round a number in division?

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To round a number in division, look at the digit to the right of the place value you are rounding to. If it's 5 or more, round up; if it's less than 5, round down.