| dividend | The number to be divided up in a division problem. In the problem 8 ÷ 2 = 4, 8 is the dividend. |
| divisor | The number that is being divided into the dividend in a division problem. In the problem 8 ÷ 2 = 4, 2 is the divisor. |
| inverse operation | A mathematical operation that can reverse or “undo” another operation. Addition and subtraction are inverse operations. Multiplication and division are inverse operations. |
| quotient | The result of a division problem. In the problem 8 ÷ 2 = 4, 4 is the quotient. |
| remainder | The amount left over after dividing a number. In the problem 11 ÷ 4 = 2 R3, 3 is the remainder. |