Number and operations

3.4(J)

Multiply to Find the Quotient

Determine a quotient using the relationship between multiplication and division.

Part of The student applies mathematical process standards to develop and use strategies and methods for whole number computations in order to solve problems with efficiency and accuracy

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Intro

Multiplication Helps You Divide

Today you will use multiplication facts you already know to solve division problems. Division means splitting a total into equal groups. Since multiplication and division are opposites, you can think of a multiplication fact to help you find the answer to a division problem quickly and correctly.