Division - Strip Diagrams (one and two step)

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What is division?

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Division is the process of splitting a number into equal parts. It is the opposite of multiplication.

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What is a strip diagram?

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A strip diagram is a visual representation used to show the relationship between numbers in a division problem.

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How do you find the number of items in each group when dividing?

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To find the number of items in each group, divide the total number of items by the number of groups.

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What does the equation G = 315 ÷ 7 represent?

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It represents the number of gluesticks (G) in each tub when 315 gluesticks are divided into 7 tubs.

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If Mrs. Guerrero has 315 gluesticks and uses 7 tubs, how many gluesticks are in each tub?

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G = 315 ÷ 7 = 45 gluesticks per tub.

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What is the first step in solving a two-step division problem?

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Identify the total amount and how many groups you need to divide it into.

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What does R represent in the equation R = 7,659 ÷ 9?

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R represents the number of records stored in each shelf when 7,659 records are divided into 9 shelves.

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How do you solve for P in the equation P = 2,450 ÷ 5?

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Divide 2,450 by 5 to find the value of P.

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What is the result of 2,450 ÷ 5?

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The result is 490.

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What is the purpose of using equations in division problems?

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Equations help to clearly express the relationship between the total, the number of groups, and the amount in each group.