Division: Single Digit and Double Digits

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What is a divisor?

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A divisor is a number that divides another number without leaving a remainder. In the equation 1608 ÷ 24 = 67, the divisor is 24.

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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. In the equation 1608 ÷ 24 = 67, the dividend is 1608.

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What is a quotient?

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A quotient is the result of division. In the equation 1608 ÷ 24 = 67, the quotient is 67.

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How do you divide a fraction by a whole number?

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To divide a fraction by a whole number, multiply the denominator of the fraction by the whole number. For example, 1/2 ÷ 2 = 1/2 * 1/2 = 1/4.

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What is the first step in long division?

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The first step in long division is to divide the first digit of the dividend by the divisor.

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If you have 36 students and each bus can fit 18 students, how many buses do you need?

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You need 2 buses because 36 ÷ 18 = 2.

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What does it mean to divide by zero?

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Dividing by zero is undefined because you cannot split something into zero parts.

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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 can you check your division answer?

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You can check your division answer by multiplying the quotient by the divisor. If the result equals the dividend, your answer is correct.

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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 dividend is not evenly divisible by the divisor.