To verify the solution of a division problem, you can use multiplication. This method involves taking the quotient (the result of the division) and multiplying it by the divisor (the number you divided by) to see if you arrive back at the dividend (the original number being divided).
For example, let’s say you have the division problem 24 ÷ 6. If you calculate this, you find that the answer is 4. To check your work, you will multiply the quotient (4) by the divisor (6):
- 4 × 6 = 24
This result matches the original number (the dividend), which means your answer is correct. Multiplication essentially reverses the division process, confirming that the quotient and divisor are accurate representations of the original dividend.