Lesson 5: Divide Multi-Digit Numbers

Front

What is division?

Back

Division is the process of determining how many times one number is contained within another. It is one of the four basic operations in arithmetic.

Front

What is a multi-digit number?

Back

A multi-digit number is a number that has two or more digits. For example, 23, 456, and 7890 are all multi-digit numbers.

Front

How do you divide a multi-digit number by a single-digit number?

Back

To divide a multi-digit number by a single-digit number, you can use long division. Start by dividing the first digit, then bring down the next digit, and continue until all digits have been used.

Front

What does 'R' mean in division?

Back

'R' stands for 'remainder' in division. It indicates the amount left over after dividing.

Front

What is the quotient in division?

Back

The quotient is the result of dividing one number by another.

Front

How do you check your division answer?

Back

To check your division answer, multiply the quotient by the divisor and add the remainder (if any). The result should equal the original dividend.

Front

What is the dividend in a division problem?

Back

The dividend is the number that is being divided in a division problem.

Front

What is the divisor in a division problem?

Back

The divisor is the number by which the dividend is divided.

Front

If 9,537 is divided by 33, what is the quotient?

Back

289.

Front

If 4,257 is divided by 19, what is the quotient and remainder?

Back

224 R1.