Multistep Division Word Problems

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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 quotient?

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The quotient is the result of dividing one number by another.

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What does it mean to divide evenly?

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Dividing evenly means that there are no remainders left over after the division.

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What is a remainder?

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A remainder is the amount left over after division when the numbers do not divide evenly.

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How do you find the quotient of a number?

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To find the quotient, divide the number by the divisor using long division or mental math.

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What is a multistep word problem?

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A multistep word problem requires more than one operation to find the solution, often involving addition, subtraction, multiplication, and division.

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How can you estimate the quotient of 397 ÷ 8?

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You can round 397 to 400 and 8 to 10, then divide: 400 ÷ 10 = 40.

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If a farm has 471 pigs divided into 7 pens, how do you find out how many pigs are in each pen?

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Divide 471 by 7 to find the number of pigs in each pen.

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What is the first step in solving a multistep division problem?

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Identify the total amount to be divided and the number of groups or parts.

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How do you check your division answer?

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Multiply the quotient by the divisor and add the remainder (if any) to see if it equals the original number.