Mathematics Grade 11 15 min

Divide three-digit numbers

Divide three-digit numbers

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Introduction & Learning Objectives

Learning Objectives Represent any three-digit number as a polynomial-like variable expression. Apply the Division Algorithm to algebraic representations of three-digit numbers. Construct algebraic proofs for divisibility rules involving three-digit numbers. Analyze the division of two three-digit numbers as a rational expression with variable constraints. Determine the quotient and remainder of algebraic divisions involving expressions that represent three-digit numbers. Use modular arithmetic concepts to analyze the outcomes of dividing three-digit numbers. Ever wondered why the 'divisible by 3' rule works? ๐Ÿค” We can actually prove it using the same algebra we use for complex functions! This tutorial elevates the elementary concept of dividing three-digit numbers...
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Key Concepts & Vocabulary

TermDefinitionExample Algebraic Representation of an IntegerExpressing an integer in terms of its digits as variables in a polynomial-like form based on place value.A three-digit number with hundreds digit 'h', tens digit 't', and units digit 'u' is represented as the variable expression N = 100h + 10t + u, where h โˆˆ {1, ..., 9} and t, u โˆˆ {0, ..., 9}. The Division AlgorithmA theorem stating that for any integer dividend 'a' and a non-zero integer divisor 'd', there exist unique integers 'q' (quotient) and 'r' (remainder) such that a = qd + r, where 0 โ‰ค r < |d|.For the division 125 รท 7, the algorithm is expressed as 125 = 17 ร— 7 + 6. Here, a=125, d=7, q=17, and r=6. Modular ArithmeticA system of arithmetic for intege...
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Core Formulas

Algebraic Representation of a Three-Digit Number N = 100h + 10t + u Use this formula to convert any three-digit number into a variable expression. 'h' is the hundreds digit, 't' is the tens digit, and 'u' is the units digit. The variables are constrained: h โˆˆ {1, 2, ..., 9} and t, u โˆˆ {0, 1, ..., 9}. The Division Algorithm Formula a = qd + r, \quad 0 \le r < |d| This is the formal definition of division. It's used to structure proofs and analyze the relationship between a dividend (a), divisor (d), quotient (q), and remainder (r). Every division problem can be expressed in this form.

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Sample Practice Questions

Challenging
Consider the rational expression R = (100h + 10t + u) / (h+t+u). What is the maximum possible integer value of R for a three-digit number?
A.99
B.100
C.109
D.199
Challenging
A three-digit number N = 100h + 10t + u has a remainder of 3 when divided by 7. A new number M is formed by reversing the digits of N, so M = 100u + 10t + h. Which expression represents the remainder of M when divided by 7?
A.h + u = 9
B.h = u
C.h + t + u = 99
D.h - u = 1
Challenging
A three-digit number N has the form '4x8'. For which value of the tens digit 'x' is N divisible by 13?
A.2
B.4
C.6
D.8

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