Long Division

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What is long division?

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Long division is a method for dividing large numbers by breaking the division process into a series of easier steps.

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What is the dividend in a division problem?

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The dividend is the number that is being divided.

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What is the divisor in a division problem?

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The divisor is the number by which the dividend is divided.

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What does the quotient represent in a division problem?

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The quotient is the result of the division, representing how many times the divisor fits into the dividend.

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What does the remainder represent in a division problem?

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The remainder is the amount left over after division when the dividend is not evenly divisible by the divisor.

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How do you set up a long division problem?

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To set up a long division problem, write the dividend under the long division symbol and the divisor outside of it.

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What is the first step in long division?

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The first step is to determine how many times the divisor can fit into the leading digits of the dividend.

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How do you handle a remainder in long division?

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If there is a remainder, it can be expressed as 'R' followed by the remainder value, or converted into a decimal by continuing the division.

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What is the importance of estimating in long division?

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Estimating helps to determine how many times the divisor can fit into the dividend, making the division process easier.

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What is the process of bringing down a number in long division?

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Bringing down a number involves taking the next digit of the dividend and placing it next to the current remainder to form a new number for division.