Choose numbers with a particular quotient

Understanding Quotient:

• The quotient is the result you get when you divide one number by another.
• For example, in the division 12 ÷ 4 – 3 the quotient is 3.

Division Vocabulary:

• Dividend: The number that is being divided.
• Divisor: The number you are dividing by.
• Quotient: The result of the division.

Steps to Find the Quotient:

• Step 1: Identify the dividend (the larger number).
• Step 2: Identify the divisor (the smaller number).
• Step 3: Divide the dividend by the divisor to get the quotient.

Choosing Numbers for a Particular Quotient:

• To choose numbers that give a specific quotient, use the formula:

Dividend – Quotient×Divisor

• For example, if you want a quotient of 5 and you choose a divisor of 3, the dividend would be 5 × 3 – 15 So, 15 divided by 3 gives the quotient 5.

Examples:

• Example 1: If the quotient is 7, and the divisor is 4:

7 × 4 = 28 so 28 ÷ 4 – 7

• Example 2: If the quotient is 8, and the divisor is 2:

8 × 2 – 16 so 16 ÷ 2 – 8

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