Long Division

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What is long division?

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Long division is a method of dividing one number by another, breaking the problem down into simpler steps involving division, multiplication, and subtraction.

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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 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 a fraction, decimal, or left as is, depending on the context of the problem.

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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 in a division problem.

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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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To check your work, multiply the quotient by the divisor and add any remainder; the result should equal the original 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 long division to maintain the correct place value 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 perform long division with multi-digit numbers?

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To perform long division with multi-digit numbers, follow the same steps: divide, multiply, subtract, and bring down the next digit, repeating until all digits are processed.

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