2 Digit Division Word Problems

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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 a two-digit number?

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A two-digit number is any number from 10 to 99, consisting of a tens place and a ones place.

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How do you solve a division word problem?

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1. Read the problem carefully. 2. Identify the total amount and the number of groups. 3. Divide the total by the number of groups to find the amount in each group.

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What does 'equal sharing' mean in division?

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Equal sharing means distributing a total amount into groups so that each group receives the same quantity.

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If you have 65 cranberries and want to divide them into 5 bowls, how do you find out how many cranberries go in each bowl?

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You divide 65 by 5, which equals 13. So, each bowl gets 13 cranberries.

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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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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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How can you check your division answer?

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You can check your division answer by multiplying the quotient by the divisor and adding the remainder (if any) to see if it equals the dividend.

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What is a word problem?

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A word problem is a mathematical problem that is presented in the form of a story or real-life scenario.

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How many pieces of macaroni will each class receive if 76 pieces are shared among 4 classes?

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You divide 76 by 4, which equals 19. Each class receives 19 pieces of macaroni.