Word Problems (Division with Remainders)

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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 does it mean to have a remainder in division?

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A remainder is the amount left over after division when the numbers cannot be divided evenly.

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If you divide 10 by 3, what is the quotient and what is the remainder?

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The quotient is 3 and the remainder is 1.

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How do you find the remainder when dividing?

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To find the remainder, divide the number and see what is left after making equal groups.

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What is the formula for division?

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The formula for division is: Dividend ÷ Divisor = Quotient + Remainder.

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If you have 20 candies and want to share them with 6 friends, how many candies will each friend get and how many will be left over?

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Each friend will get 3 candies, and there will be 2 candies left over.

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What is the relationship between multiplication and division?

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Multiplication is the opposite of division. If you know the product, you can find the factors through 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 and adding the remainder. It should equal the dividend.

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What is a word problem?

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A word problem is a mathematical problem that is presented in the form of a story or real-life scenario.

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How do you solve a word problem involving division?

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To solve a word problem involving division, identify the total amount, the number of groups, and then divide to find out how many are in each group.