Dividing by 1-Digit Divisors

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What is a multiple?

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A multiple of a number is the result of multiplying that number by an integer. For example, multiples of 6 include 6, 12, 18, etc.

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List the first five multiples of 6.

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6, 12, 18, 24, 30

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What is the definition of division?

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Division is the process of finding out how many times one number is contained within another. It is the opposite of multiplication.

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What is a divisor?

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A divisor is a number by which another number is divided. For example, in 12 ÷ 3 = 4, 3 is the divisor.

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What is a quotient?

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The quotient is the result of a division problem. For example, in 12 ÷ 3 = 4, 4 is the quotient.

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What happens when you divide a number by 1?

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When you divide a number by 1, the quotient is the number itself. For example, 7 ÷ 1 = 7.

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What is the relationship between multiplication and division?

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Multiplication and division are inverse operations. If you multiply a number by a divisor, you can divide the product by the same divisor to get back to the original number.

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If 24 is divided by 6, what is the quotient?

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The quotient is 4, because 24 ÷ 6 = 4.

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What is a remainder in division?

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A remainder is the amount left over after division when the numbers do not divide evenly. For example, in 10 ÷ 3, the quotient is 3 and the remainder is 1.

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How do 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 (if any). If the result equals the original number, your answer is correct.