Understanding Division

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What is division?

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Division is the process of determining how many times one number is contained within another, represented by the symbol '÷'.

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What is the result of a division called?

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The result of a division is called the quotient.

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How can division be represented visually?

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Division can be represented visually using arrays, where items are arranged in rows and columns.

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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.

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How do you write a division sentence?

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A division sentence is written in the form 'a ÷ b = c', where 'a' is the dividend, 'b' is the divisor, and 'c' is the quotient.

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What does the divisor represent in a division problem?

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The divisor represents the number of equal groups into which the dividend is being divided.

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If you have 20 apples and want to divide them into 5 equal groups, how many apples will be in each group?

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Each group will have 4 apples, as 20 ÷ 5 = 4.

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What is an array in the context of division?

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An array is a set of objects arranged in rows and columns that can be used to visualize division.

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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; if the product equals the dividend, the answer is correct.

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What is the division sentence for 12 cards divided into 4 equal stacks?

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The division sentence is 12 ÷ 4 = 3.