Basic Division

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What does the number 12 represent in the division problem 12 ÷ 3?

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It represents the total number of objects or items being divided.

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What does the number 3 represent in the division problem 12 ÷ 3?

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It represents the number of groups into which the total (12) is being divided.

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What is the definition of division?

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Division is the process of splitting a number or object into equal parts or groups.

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In the division equation 12 ÷ 3 = 4, what does the result (4) signify?

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It signifies the number of objects in each group when 12 objects are divided into 3 equal groups.

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How can division be visually represented?

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

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What is the relationship between multiplication and division?

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Multiplication is the inverse operation of division; if a × b = c, then c ÷ b = a.

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What is a dividend in a division problem?

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The dividend is the number being divided (in 12 ÷ 3, 12 is the dividend).

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What is a divisor in a division problem?

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The divisor is the number by which the dividend is divided (in 12 ÷ 3, 3 is the divisor).

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What is the quotient in a division problem?

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The quotient is the result of the division (in 12 ÷ 3, the quotient is 4).

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How do you check the result of a division problem?

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You can check the result by multiplying the quotient by the divisor to see if it equals the dividend.