Division with Arrays (04/15)

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What is division?

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Division is the process of splitting a number into equal parts. It is one of the four basic operations in arithmetic.

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What is an array in mathematics?

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An array is a systematic arrangement of objects, usually in rows and columns, used to represent multiplication and division.

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What does the division symbol (÷) represent?

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The division symbol (÷) represents the operation of dividing one number by another.

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What is the relationship between multiplication and division?

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Multiplication and division are inverse operations. If a × b = c, then c ÷ b = a.

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How do you represent 24 divided by 6 using an array?

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You can represent 24 ÷ 6 with an array of 6 rows and 4 columns, showing that 6 groups of 4 make 24.

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What is the quotient in a division problem?

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

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What is a dividend?

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

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What is a divisor?

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

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Calculate: 70 ÷ 10.

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70 ÷ 10 = 7.

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Calculate: 15 ÷ 5.

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15 ÷ 5 = 3.