Math Flashcard

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What is division?

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Division is the process of splitting a number into equal parts. It answers the question: how many times does one number fit into another?

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What is the quotient?

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

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What does 'R' mean in division?

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'R' stands for 'remainder', which is the amount left over after division when the numbers do not divide evenly.

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How do you calculate how many groups can be made from a total?

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To find out how many groups can be made, divide the total number by the size of each group.

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If 134 students need to be divided into groups of 8, how do you find the number of groups needed?

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Divide 134 by 8. The result tells you how many full groups can be formed, and you round up if there's a remainder.

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What is the formula for finding the number of items per person?

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To find the number of items per person, divide the total number of items by the number of people.

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What is the process to convert one dollar bills to five dollar bills?

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To convert, divide the total amount of money by the value of the new bill. For example, $585 ÷ $5 = number of $5 bills.

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What is a remainder in division?

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A remainder is what is left over after dividing when the numbers do not divide evenly.

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How do you round up in division?

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If there is a remainder when dividing, round up to the next whole number to account for the extra part.

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What is the importance of equal distribution?

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Equal distribution ensures fairness when sharing items among a group.