4 Digit by 1 Digit Division

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What is the process of dividing a 4-digit number by a 1-digit number called?

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This process is called long division.

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What is the first step in long division when dividing 9,552 by 6?

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The first step is to determine how many times 6 can fit into the first digit (9) of 9,552.

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How do you handle remainders in long division?

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You can either express the remainder as a fraction, decimal, or continue dividing until you reach a whole number.

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What is the quotient of 4,456 divided by 4?

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The quotient is 1,114.

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When dividing 2,475 by 5, what is the first digit of the quotient?

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The first digit of the quotient is 4, since 5 fits into 24 four times.

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What is the importance of estimating the quotient before performing long division?

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

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What is the result of 5,436 divided by 6?

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The result is 906.

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How do you check your answer after performing a division?

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You can check your answer by multiplying the quotient by the divisor and adding any remainder to see if it equals the original dividend.

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What is the quotient when dividing 1,410 by 6?

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The quotient is 235.

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What is a common mistake students make when dividing larger numbers?

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A common mistake is misplacing the decimal point or forgetting to bring down the next digit.