Long Division (Whole # & Remainders)

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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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What is the first step in long division?

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The first step is to divide the first digit (or group of digits) of the dividend by the divisor.

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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 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 express a remainder in long division?

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A remainder is expressed as 'R' followed by the remainder value, for example, 82 R30.

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What is the process to find the quotient in long division?

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To find the quotient, divide the dividend by the divisor and write down the whole number result.

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How can you check your long 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 dividend.

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What is the significance of zero in long division?

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Zero can be used as a placeholder in long division to indicate that a digit is not present in a particular place value.

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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.