Division Strategies

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What is division?

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Division is the process of splitting a number into equal parts. It tells us how many times one number is contained within another.

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What is the symbol for division?

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The symbol for division is ÷.

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What does the equation 12 ÷ 2 = 6 mean?

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It means that when you divide 12 into 2 equal parts, each part is 6.

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What is a division sentence?

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A division sentence is a mathematical statement that shows the division of one number by another, such as 15 ÷ 3 = 5.

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How can you check if a division is correct?

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You can check a division by multiplying the quotient by the divisor. If the result equals the dividend, the division is correct.

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What is the quotient in a division problem?

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The quotient is the result of a division problem.

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What does the equation 56 ÷ 8 = 7 represent?

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It represents that when you divide 56 into 8 equal parts, each part is 7.

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What is a dividend?

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

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What is a divisor?

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

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What is the relationship between multiplication and division?

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Multiplication and division are inverse operations. If a × b = c, then c ÷ b = a.