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 first step in long division?

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The first step is to divide the first digit (or group of digits) of the dividend by the divisor.

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How do you handle remainders in long division?

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Remainders can be expressed as a fraction, decimal, or by writing 'R' followed by the remainder value.

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What does the term 'dividend' refer to in division?

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The dividend is the number that is being divided.

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What does the term 'divisor' refer to in division?

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

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What is the result of a division called?

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The result of a division is called the quotient.

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How can you check your long division answer?

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You can check your answer by multiplying the quotient by the divisor and adding any remainder to see if it equals the dividend.

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What is the relationship between multiplication and division?

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Multiplication is the inverse operation of division; if a × b = c, then c ÷ b = a.

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How do you divide a number by 10?

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To divide a number by 10, you can move the decimal point one place to the left.

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What is the significance of zero in long division?

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Zero is used as a placeholder in long division to indicate that a particular digit does not contribute to the quotient.