Representing Division (6.2E)

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What is division?

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Division is the process of splitting a number into equal parts. It is the inverse operation of multiplication.

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What is the symbol for division?

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The symbol for division is ÷ or /.

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What is a dividend?

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A dividend is the number that is being divided in a division problem.

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What is a divisor?

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A divisor is the number by which the dividend is divided.

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What is the quotient?

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The quotient is the result of a division problem.

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How can division be represented visually?

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Division can be represented using arrays, number lines, or by grouping objects.

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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 dividend is not evenly divisible by the divisor.

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How do 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 long division?

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Long division is a method of dividing larger numbers by breaking the problem down into simpler steps.

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What is the relationship between multiplication and division?

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Multiplication and division are inverse operations; knowing one can help you understand the other.