Multiplication and Division Vocabulary

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What is the term for the result of a division problem?

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quotient

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What is the number called that you divide in a division problem?

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dividend

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What is the term for the number you divide by in a division problem?

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divisor

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What is the process of finding an approximate value called?

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estimate

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What is a method or procedure for solving a mathematical problem called?

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algorithm

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What do you call the result of a multiplication problem?

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product

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What is the term for breaking a number into smaller parts to make calculations easier?

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partial products

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What is the term for finding the answer to a division problem using repeated subtraction?

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partial quotients

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What is the term for a number that is being divided into equal parts?

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dividend

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What is the term for the number of groups in a division problem?

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divisor