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Complete the sentence
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Just as multiplication is repeated addition, division is repeated (1).
Correct Answer
(1) subtraction
Explanation
To divide 12 by 4, we ask how many 4's can be subtracted from 12. Since we can subtract three 4's, \(12 \div 4 = 3\). This is why division is called repeated subtraction.
Reference
Mathematics for college students