Long Division Flashcard with remainders

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What is long division?

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Long division is a method for dividing two numbers to obtain a quotient and a remainder. It involves a step-by-step process of dividing, multiplying, and subtracting.

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How do you represent a remainder in division?

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A remainder in division is represented by the letter 'R' followed by the value of the remainder. For example, in the division 8⟌429, the result is 53 R5, where 5 is the remainder.

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What is the first step in long division?

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The first step in long division is to divide the first digit (or the first few digits) of the dividend by the divisor to determine how many times the divisor fits into that part of the dividend.

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In the division 8⟌429, what is the quotient?

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The quotient in the division 8⟌429 is 53.

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In the division 6⟌939, what is the remainder?

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The remainder in the division 6⟌939 is 3.

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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 by the divisor. In the expression 8⟌429, 429 is the dividend.

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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. In the expression 8⟌429, 8 is the divisor.

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How do you check your work after performing long division?

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To check your work, multiply the quotient by the divisor and then add the remainder. The result should equal the original dividend.

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What is the result of 4⟌154?

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The result of 4⟌154 is 38 R2.

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What is the significance of the remainder in division?

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The remainder indicates what is left over after dividing the dividend by the divisor. It shows that the division is not exact.