5thGr.CH6

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What is the result of 498 ÷ 9?

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55 r3 (55 remainder 3)

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How is the first partial quotient determined in a division operation?

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By estimating how many times the divisor can fit into the dividend without going over, using easy multiples.

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Rewrite the division problem 34.44 ÷ 6.7 using compatible numbers.

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35

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If Mrs. Burdick has 4,327 marbles and each jar holds 8 marbles, how many jars does she need?

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541 jars

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What is the final quotient when using partial quotients to find 57 ÷ 3?

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19

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What is a partial quotient in division?

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A partial quotient is an estimate of how many times the divisor can fit into the dividend, used to simplify the division process.

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What are compatible numbers?

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Compatible numbers are numbers that are easy to compute with mentally, often used to simplify calculations.

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What does 'remainder' mean 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.

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How do you estimate a division problem?

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You can estimate by rounding the dividend and divisor to the nearest compatible numbers.

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What is the purpose of using partial quotients in division?

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Partial quotients help break down division into simpler steps, making it easier to find the answer.