Division with Arrays

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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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What is an array in math?

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An array is a way to organize objects in rows and columns to help visualize multiplication and division.

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What does the division symbol (÷) mean?

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The division symbol (÷) means to divide one number by another.

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What is the result of a division called?

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The result of a division is called the quotient.

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How do you write a division sentence?

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A division sentence is written with two numbers and the division symbol, like this: 12 ÷ 3 = 4.

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What does 16 ÷ 4 = ?

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16 ÷ 4 = 4.

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What is the division sentence for an array of 18 objects in 6 equal groups?

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The division sentence is 18 ÷ 6 = 3.

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If you have 36 objects and you divide them into groups of 4, how many groups do you have?

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You have 36 ÷ 4 = 9 groups.

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What is the relationship between multiplication and division?

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Multiplication and division are inverse operations. If 4 x 2 = 8, then 8 ÷ 4 = 2.

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What does it mean to divide by 1?

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Dividing by 1 means the number stays the same. For example, 5 ÷ 1 = 5.