Division 2 digit divisors

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What is the result of dividing a number by a two-digit divisor?

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The result is a quotient and a remainder, where the quotient is the whole number part of the division and the remainder is what is left over.

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How do you express a division problem with a remainder?

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You can express it in the form 'Quotient R Remainder', for example, 26 R 11 means the quotient is 26 and the remainder is 11.

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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 process to divide a number by a two-digit divisor?

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1. Estimate how many times the divisor fits into the leading digits of the dividend. 2. Multiply the divisor by that estimate and subtract from the dividend. 3. Bring down the next digit and repeat until all digits are used.

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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 the division process is complete and can be important in real-world applications.

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How can you check your division answer?

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You can check your answer by multiplying the quotient by the divisor and adding the remainder. The result should equal the original dividend.

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What is the relationship between multiplication and division?

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Multiplication and division are inverse operations; knowing one can help you understand the other.

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What is the standard notation for writing division problems?

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Division problems can be written using the division symbol (÷), a fraction bar, or the long division format.

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What is a common mistake when dividing by a two-digit number?

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A common mistake is misestimating how many times the divisor fits into the dividend, leading to incorrect quotients and remainders.