Division Flashcard #1

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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.

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What is the partial quotients method in division?

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The partial quotients method is a way to divide numbers by repeatedly subtracting multiples of the divisor from the dividend.

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How do you check your division work?

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You can check your division work by multiplying the quotient by the divisor and adding the remainder to see if it equals the dividend.

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What does R stand for in division problems?

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R stands for remainder, which is what is left over after division.

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If you divide 68 by 2, what is the quotient and remainder?

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34 R0 (34 with a remainder of 0).

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What is the quotient of 141 divided by 3?

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47 R0 (47 with a remainder of 0).

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What is the result of 9 times 8?

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72.

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If you have 66 divided by 10, what is the quotient and remainder?

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6 R6 (6 with a remainder of 6).

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What is the first step in the partial quotients method?

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Estimate how many times the divisor can fit into the dividend.

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What is a number sentence in division?

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A number sentence shows the relationship between the dividend, divisor, quotient, and remainder.