Representing Division Facts

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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 does the division equation 16 ÷ 4 = 4 mean?

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It means that if you divide 16 into 4 equal parts, each part will have 4.

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How can you represent division using repeated subtraction?

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You can represent division by subtracting the divisor from the dividend repeatedly until you reach zero. For example, 16 ÷ 4 can be shown as 16 - 4 - 4 - 4 - 4 = 0.

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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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What does the division fact 18 ÷ 3 = 6 represent?

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It represents that if you divide 18 into 3 equal groups, each group will have 6.

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How do you solve a division problem using pictures?

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You can draw groups or sets to visually represent the division. For example, for 18 ÷ 3, you can draw 3 groups with 6 items in each.

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What is a divisor?

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A divisor is the number by which another number is divided.

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What is a dividend?

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A dividend is the number that is being divided.

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What is the quotient in a division problem?

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The quotient is the result of the division, or how many times the divisor fits into the dividend.

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If Damani has 32 games and divides them into 8 baskets, how many games are in each basket?

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32 ÷ 8 = 4, so there are 4 games in each basket.