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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How do you perform long division?

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1. Divide the first number by the divisor. 2. Multiply the divisor by the result. 3. Subtract the result from the dividend. 4. Bring down the next digit. 5. Repeat until all digits have been brought down.

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What does 'R' stand for in division problems?

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'R' stands for 'remainder', which is the amount left over after division when the dividend is not evenly divisible by the divisor.

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In the problem 93 ÷ 5, what is the quotient and the remainder?

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The quotient is 18 and the remainder is 3.

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How do you calculate the total cost if each ticket costs $4 and the total spent is $1,732?

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Divide the total amount spent by the cost per ticket: 1732 ÷ 4 = 433 tickets.

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If Hannah needs to send invitations to 243 people and they come in packs of 6, how do you find the number of extra invitations?

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First, divide 243 by 6 to find how many full packs are needed. Then, multiply the number of packs by 6 and subtract from 243 to find the extra invitations.

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What is the result of 6,835 ÷ 5?

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The result is 1,367.

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How do you determine how many boxes Johan needs for 763 football cards if each box holds 9 cards?

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Divide the total number of cards by the number of cards per box: 763 ÷ 9 = 85 boxes with a remainder.

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What is the importance of understanding remainders in division?

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Remainders indicate how many items are left over after division, which is crucial for solving real-world problems involving grouping.

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What is the relationship between division and multiplication?

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