Let's review the work of both Brianna and Gavin to see how they applied the partial quotients method to solve \( 552 \div 23 \).
Brianna's Work:
- Step 1: She subtracted \( 20 \times 23 = 460 \) from 552: \[ 552 - 460 = 92 \]
- Step 2: Next, she subtracted \( 4 \times 23 = 92 \) from 92: \[ 92 - 92 = 0 \]
- Partial Quotients: She added the partial quotients: \[ 20 + 4 = 24 \]
Gavin's Work:
- Step 1: He subtracted \( 10 \times 23 = 230 \) from 552: \[ 552 - 230 = 322 \]
- Step 2: Then he subtracted \( 10 \times 23 = 230 \) from 322: \[ 322 - 230 = 92 \]
- Step 3: He subtracted \( 2 \times 23 = 46 \) from 92: \[ 92 - 46 = 46 \]
- Step 4: Finally, he subtracted \( 2 \times 23 = 46 \) from 46: \[ 46 - 46 = 0 \]
- Partial Quotients: He added the partial quotients: \[ 10 + 10 + 2 + 2 = 24 \]
Conclusion
Both Brianna and Gavin correctly calculated the quotient of \( 552 \div 23 \) using the partial quotients method, arriving at a final quotient of \( 24 \). Each provided a legitimate approach, demonstrating how partial quotients can vary while still yielding the same result.