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 dividend is divided by the divisor to find the quotient and remainder.

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What is a dividend in division?

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

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What is a divisor in division?

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

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What is a quotient in division?

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The quotient is the result of the division operation, representing how many times the divisor fits into the dividend.

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What does 'R' stand for in division results?

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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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How do you set up a long division problem?

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To set up a long division problem, write the dividend under the long division symbol and the divisor outside of it.

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What is the first step in 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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What is the purpose of estimating in long division?

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Estimating helps to quickly determine how many times the divisor can fit into the dividend, making the division process more efficient.

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How do you handle remainders in long division?

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If there is a remainder, it can be expressed as 'R' followed by the remainder value, or converted into a decimal by continuing the division.

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What is the next multiple of 28 after 28?

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The next multiple of 28 after 28 is 56.