Division

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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 does the symbol '÷' represent?

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The symbol '÷' represents division.

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What is a quotient?

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

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What is a remainder?

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A remainder is the amount left over after division when one number does not divide evenly into another.

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How do you estimate a quotient?

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To estimate a quotient, round the numbers to the nearest ten or hundred and then divide.

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If you divide 20 by 4, what is the quotient?

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The quotient is 5.

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What is the division sentence for 15 divided by 3?

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The division sentence is 15 ÷ 3 = 5.

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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 any) to see if it equals the dividend.

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What is long division?

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Long division is a method used to divide larger numbers by breaking the problem down into simpler steps.

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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 two numbers, you can divide the product by one of the numbers to get the other.