Use Patterns & Mental Math to Divide

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What is division?

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Division is the process of finding out how many times one number is contained within another. It is one of the four basic operations in arithmetic.

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What does it mean to divide by 10?

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Dividing by 10 means to split a number into 10 equal parts, which is the same as moving the decimal point one place to the left.

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How can you use patterns in division?

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You can use patterns in division by recognizing that dividing by numbers like 10, 100, or 1,000 can be simplified by moving the decimal point.

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What is mental math?

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Mental math refers to performing calculations in your head without the use of a calculator or paper.

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How do you divide a large number by a smaller number?

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To divide a large number by a smaller number, you can break the large number into smaller, more manageable parts.

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The result is 300.

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The result is 60.

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The result is 500.

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What is a divisor?

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A divisor is a 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 in a division problem.