NBT.6 Division Word Problems

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What is division?

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Division is the process of splitting a number into equal parts. It answers the question: how many times does one number fit into another?

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What does it mean to solve a division word problem?

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Solving a division word problem involves interpreting the scenario described and determining how to divide the total into equal groups.

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How do you find the number of complete groups in division?

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To find the number of complete groups, divide the total number by the size of each group. The quotient represents the number of complete groups.

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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 total cannot be evenly divided by the divisor.

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How do you express a division problem with a remainder?

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A division problem with a remainder is expressed as 'quotient r remainder', for example, 5 r 2 means 5 groups with 2 left over.

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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 and c ÷ a = b.

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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. The result should equal the original number.

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What is a practical example of division in real life?

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A practical example of division is sharing a pizza among friends. If there are 8 slices and 4 friends, each friend gets 2 slices.

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How do you set up a division word problem?

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To set up a division word problem, identify the total amount, the number of groups, and what you need to find (the size of each group or the number of groups).

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What is the first step in solving a division word problem?

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The first step is to read the problem carefully and identify the numbers involved and what is being asked.