Decimal Division 5.3F

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What is decimal division?

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Decimal division is the process of dividing numbers that include decimal points, allowing us to find how many times one number fits into another, including fractions of a whole.

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How do you represent a division equation using a model?

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A model can visually show how a whole is divided into equal parts, helping to illustrate the concept of division.

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What does the equation 2.7 ÷ 3 = 0.9 represent?

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It represents dividing 2.7 into 3 equal parts, where each part is 0.9.

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How can you find the cost of one item if you know the total cost and the number of items?

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You can use the equation: Total Cost ÷ Number of Items = Cost per Item.

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What is the equation to find the length of each hop if a rabbit travels 5.5 feet in 5 hops?

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The equation is 5.5 ÷ 5, which gives the length of each hop.

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If Martha has 7.2 ounces of raisins and divides them into 3 bags, what equation would she use?

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Martha would use the equation 7.2 ÷ 3 = 2.4 to find the weight of each bag.

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What does the equation 8.24 ÷ 4 = 2.06 mean?

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It means that when 8.24 is divided by 4, each part equals 2.06.

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What is the importance of using area models in division?

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Area models help visualize the division process, making it easier to understand how numbers are divided into equal parts.

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How do you convert a division problem into a multiplication problem?

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You can convert a division problem into a multiplication problem by finding the reciprocal of the divisor and multiplying it by the dividend.

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What is the relationship between division and fractions?

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Division can be expressed as a fraction, where the dividend is the numerator and the divisor is the denominator.