Simplifying Division Problems

Simplifying Division Problems

Assessment

Interactive Video

Mathematics

4th - 5th Grade

Hard

Created by

Thomas White

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Nicole, the math lady, explains how to simplify division problems by finding equivalent forms. She demonstrates this with examples, showing how doubling both numbers in a division problem can make calculations easier. This method is applied to whole numbers and fractions, illustrating how it simplifies the process. The video encourages viewers to practice these techniques to make math easier.

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15 questions

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the main idea behind equivalent division problems?

To simplify division by using easier numbers

To avoid using multiplication

To increase the difficulty of math problems

To make division problems more complex

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

How can you simplify the division of 270 by 5?

By adding 5 to 270

By subtracting 5 from 270

By doubling both numbers to 540 and 10

By dividing 270 by 10

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the result of dividing 540 by 10?

54

10

540

5.4

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

In the example of 3000 divided by 15, what is the first step to simplify the problem?

Double both numbers to 6000 and 30

Divide 3000 by 30

Subtract 15 from 3000

Add 15 to 3000

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the simplified division of 6000 by 30?

200

300

20

600

6.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Why is it easier to divide 6000 by 30 than 3000 by 15?

Because 3000 is an odd number

Because 30 is a smaller divisor

Because the numbers are doubled, making the division simpler

Because 6000 is a larger number

7.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the equivalent division of 3000 by 15 after doubling?

3000 by 15

6000 by 30

3000 by 30

6000 by 15

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