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Division As Repeated Subtraction
Division As Repeated Subtraction
● What are the three S’s of division word problems that let you know you have to
divide?
○ Share, split, separate
Review:
● Which operations (addition, subtraction, multiplication, division,) allow the
commutative property to be used?
Review:
● Addition and subtraction are inverse operations
Review:
● Division as an inverse operation of multiplication
Andy has 9 fish. He wants to put 3 fish in each fish bowl. How many
fish bowls will Andy need for his fish?
Review: Multiplication as Repeated Addition-
3+3+3+3+3=
5+5=
10 + 10 + 10 + 10 =
Scarlett has 10 mini marshmallows. She wants to put 5 marshmallows
in each mug of hot cocoa. How many mugs of hot cocoa can she make
with the marshmallows?
Rolando’s mom gives him $10 for lunch. He buys lunch for $2 each
day. How many days will he be able to buy lunch?