What is 500 ÷ 5?

Mathematical expressions are a combination of numbers, variables (like x, y, or z), and operators (like +, −, ×, and ÷) that represent a particular value or quantity. For example, 2+3 is a simple mathematical expression. The + is an operator that tells us to add the two numbers together.

Division is the process of splitting up a total amount into equal parts. When we say 500 ÷ 5, we're asking "how many groups of 5 can we make out of 500?"

Let's illustrate this with a simple example. If you have 500 apples and you want to distribute them equally into 5 baskets, how many apples would each basket contain? To find out, you would divide the total number of apples (500) by the number of baskets (5).