Long Division

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What is long division?

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Long division is a method for dividing two numbers, where the divisor is repeatedly subtracted from the dividend, and the process is organized in a structured way to find the quotient and remainder.

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What does the 'r' in a division problem represent?

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The 'r' in a division problem represents the remainder, which is the amount left over after division when the dividend is not evenly divisible by the divisor.

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How do you perform long division with a two-digit divisor?

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To perform long division with a two-digit divisor, write the dividend under the long division symbol, estimate how many times the divisor fits into the leading digits of the dividend, multiply, subtract, and bring down the next digit, repeating the process until all digits are used.

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What is the quotient in the division problem 51 ÷ 5?

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The quotient in the division problem 51 ÷ 5 is 10.

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What is the remainder in the division problem 51 ÷ 5?

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The remainder in the division problem 51 ÷ 5 is 1.

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How do you check your work after performing long division?

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

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What is the result of 369 ÷ 3?

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The result of 369 ÷ 3 is 123.

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What is the result of 24 ÷ 2?

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The result of 24 ÷ 2 is 12.

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What is the quotient in the division problem 46 ÷ 5?

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The quotient in the division problem 46 ÷ 5 is 8.

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What is the remainder in the division problem 46 ÷ 5?

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The remainder in the division problem 46 ÷ 5 is 6.