Dividing decimals with models

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What is a decimal?

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A decimal is a number that includes a decimal point, which separates the whole number part from the fractional part. For example, 1.5 is a decimal.

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How do you divide a decimal by a whole number?

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To divide a decimal by a whole number, you can use long division. Move the decimal point in the dividend (the number being divided) to the right until it becomes a whole number, and then divide as usual.

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What is the quotient of 1.5 divided by 3?

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0.5

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What does the term 'dividend' mean?

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

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What does the term 'divisor' mean?

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

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What is the result of 0.6 divided by 2?

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0.3

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How can you represent division of decimals using models?

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You can use area models or number lines to visually represent the division of decimals.

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What is the quotient of 2.5 divided by 5?

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0.5

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If you divide 0.9 by 3, what is the result?

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0.3

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What is the relationship between division and multiplication?

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Division is the inverse operation of multiplication. For example, if 3 multiplied by 2 equals 6, then 6 divided by 2 equals 3.