Division

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What is division?

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Division is the process of splitting a number into equal parts. It is one of the four basic operations in mathematics.

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What does '42 r 1' mean in division?

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It means that when 85 is divided by 2, the result is 42 with a remainder of 1.

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How do you solve 867 ÷ 11?

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The answer is 78 r 9, meaning 78 with a remainder of 9.

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What are the steps to complete a division problem?

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1. Divide 2. Multiply 3. Subtract 4. Bring down.

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If a computer store needs 285 ink cartridges and can only buy them in boxes of 12, how many boxes do they need?

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They need to order 24 boxes.

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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 numbers do not divide evenly.

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What is the quotient in division?

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

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How can you check your division answer?

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You can check your answer by multiplying the quotient by the divisor and adding the remainder.

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What is the divisor in a division problem?

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The divisor is the number by which another number is divided.

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What is the dividend in a division problem?

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The dividend is the number that is being divided.