Unit 7 DIVISION w Multi-Digit Dividends

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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 a dividend?

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

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What is a divisor?

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

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What is a quotient?

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A quotient is the result of a division problem.

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How do you estimate a quotient using compatible numbers?

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What is a partial quotient?

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Partial quotients are a method of division where you subtract multiples of the divisor from the dividend until you reach zero or a number less than the divisor.

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How do you find the number of groups in division?

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To find the number of groups, divide the total number of items (dividend) by the number of items in each group (divisor).

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What is the relationship between multiplication and division?

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What does 'R' mean in division?

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'R' stands for remainder, which is the amount left over after division when the dividend is not evenly divisible by the divisor.

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How do 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 any) to see if it equals the dividend.