Long Division (3 Digit by 1 Digit) Practice

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What is long division?

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Long division is a method for dividing larger numbers by smaller numbers, breaking the problem down into simpler 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 the first few digits) of the dividend by the divisor.

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How do you handle remainders in long division?

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If there is a remainder after dividing, it can be expressed as 'r' followed by the remainder value, or it can be converted into a decimal.

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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 quotient 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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How do you check your work after performing long division?

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You can check your work 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 significance of zero in long division?

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Zero can be used as a placeholder in the quotient when the divisor does not fit into the current digit of the dividend.

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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.

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How do you write a mixed number from a division problem with a remainder?

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A mixed number can be written by combining the quotient and the remainder over the divisor.