Division Strategies

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What is the largest number in a division equation?

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The largest number in a division equation is called the dividend.

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True or False: Division is the inverse (opposite) operation of multiplication.

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True

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What type of families help us understand the relationship between multiplication and division?

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Fact families help us understand the relationship between multiplication and division.

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What is division?

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Division is the process of dividing a number into equal groups.

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What is the answer to a division equation called?

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The answer to a division equation is called the quotient.

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What is the number that divides another number called?

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The number that divides another number is called the divisor.

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If you have 20 apples and want to divide them into 4 equal groups, how many apples will be in each group?

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Each group will have 5 apples.

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What is the relationship between multiplication and division?

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Multiplication and division are inverse operations; one undoes the other.

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In the equation 12 ÷ 3 = 4, what is the dividend?

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The dividend is 12.

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In the equation 15 ÷ 5 = 3, what is the divisor?

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The divisor is 5.