Dividend

In mathematics, a dividend is the number that is being divided in a division problem. It is the total quantity or amount that is to be divided into a certain number of equal parts. When performing division, the dividend is the number that the divisor is being divided into to obtain the quotient.

Example:

If we have the division problem 15 ÷ 3 = 5, then 15 is the dividend, 3 is the divisor, and 5 is the quotient.

Study Guide:

1. Definition: Understand that the dividend is the total quantity or amount that is being divided in a division problem.
2. Relation to Division: Learn how the dividend, divisor, and quotient are related in a division problem.
3. Examples: Practice solving division problems to identify the dividend in each case.
4. Word Problems: Solve word problems involving division to recognize the dividend in real-life situations.
5. Properties: Explore the properties of division and how the dividend affects the result of the division.