Introduction to Division

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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 groups we can make or how many items are in each group.

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What is the dividend in a division sentence?

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The dividend is the number that is being divided. It is the biggest number in the division sentence.

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What is the divisor in a division sentence?

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The divisor is the number we divide by. It tells us how many groups to make or how many are in each group.

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What is the quotient in a division sentence?

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The quotient is the result of the division. It tells us how many items are in each group after dividing.

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If you have 16 candies and divide them into 8 bags, how many candies will be in each bag?

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2 candies in each bag.

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If you have 24 candies and divide them into 4 bags, how many candies will be in each bag?

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6 candies in each bag.

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What does it mean to divide equally?

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To divide equally means to share something so that each group or person gets the same amount.

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What is a division expression?

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A division expression is a mathematical statement that shows how one number is divided by another, like 12 ÷ 4.

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What is the relationship between multiplication and division?

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Multiplication and division are inverse operations. If 3 x 4 = 12, then 12 ÷ 4 = 3.

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What is a simple way to check if your division is correct?

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You can multiply the quotient by the divisor to see if you get the dividend.