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Write about which method you prefer to use to divide by 5 counting up, counting back on a number line, or dividing by 10,and then doubling the quotient explain why

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Use the ten because 10's are generally easier to deal with as you can simply remove a zero(or move a decimal point if the dividend isn't a multiple of 0). With 5's, it would just take more work.
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