Long Division

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What is long division?

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Long division is a method for dividing two numbers to obtain a quotient and a remainder, where the dividend is divided by the divisor step by step.

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What does the term 'dividend' refer to in long division?

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The dividend is the number that is being divided in a division operation.

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What does the term 'divisor' refer to in long division?

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The divisor is the number by which the dividend is divided.

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What is the result of a division called?

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The result of a division is called the quotient.

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What is a remainder in division?

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A remainder is the amount left over after division when the dividend is not evenly divisible by the divisor.

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How do you represent a remainder in long division?

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A remainder is typically represented with an 'R' followed by the remainder value, e.g., 19 R11.

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What is the first step in performing long division?

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The first step is to determine how many times the divisor can fit into the leading digits of the dividend.

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How do you handle a situation where the divisor is larger than the dividend?

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If the divisor is larger than the dividend, the quotient is 0 and the dividend is the remainder.

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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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What is the significance of estimating in long division?

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Estimating helps to quickly determine how many times the divisor fits into the current portion of the dividend, making the process faster.