Math 5th grade Division Flashcard

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What is division?

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Division is the process of splitting a number into equal parts. It is the opposite of multiplication.

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What is the quotient?

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The quotient is the result of a division problem.

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

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To divide a number by a single-digit number, you can use long division or repeated subtraction.

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What is a remainder in division?

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A remainder is the amount left over after division when the numbers do not divide evenly.

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How can you check your division answer?

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You can check your division answer by multiplying the quotient by the divisor and adding the remainder, if there is one.

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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 a number by a divisor, you can divide the product by the same divisor to get back to the original number.

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If 18,432 ÷ 8 = 2,304, what is 2,304 × 8?

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2,304 × 8 = 18,432.

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How do you solve a word problem involving division?

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Identify the total amount, the number of groups, and what you need to find. Then set up a division equation.

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What is the formula to find out how many groups can be made from a total?

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The formula is: Total ÷ Group Size = Number of Groups.

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If Bob earns $28 each day and works 3 days a week, how much does he earn in one week?

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Bob earns $28 × 3 = $84 in one week.