Math 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 times one number is contained within 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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In the division equation 42 ÷ 6 = 7, what is 6 called?

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6 is called the divisor.

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In the division equation 42 ÷ 6 = 7, what is 42 called?

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42 is called the dividend.

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If you have 20 apples and you want to divide them into 4 equal groups, how many apples will be in each group?

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Each group will have 5 apples.

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

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How do you check if your division answer is correct?

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You can check your division answer by multiplying the quotient by the divisor. If the product equals the dividend, your answer is correct.

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What is a simple way to remember the order of operations in math?

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Use the acronym PEMDAS: Parentheses, Exponents, Multiplication and Division (from left to right), Addition and Subtraction (from left to right).

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If Mohammed cut 4 apples into 5 slices each, how many slices did he make?

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He made 20 slices.

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If Horace bought 4 bags of candy with 2 pieces in each bag, how many pieces of candy did he buy?

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He bought 8 pieces of candy.