Partial Quotients

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What is Partial Quotients?

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Partial Quotients is a method for dividing numbers where you subtract multiples of the divisor from the dividend until you reach zero or a number smaller than the divisor.

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How do you start using Partial Quotients?

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Begin by dividing the dividend by the divisor and estimating how many times the divisor can fit into the dividend.

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What is the first step in solving 42 ÷ 3 using Partial Quotients?

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Estimate how many times 3 can fit into 42. You might start with 10, since 3 x 10 = 30.

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What do you do after estimating in Partial Quotients?

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Subtract the product of your estimate from the dividend and write down the quotient.

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If you have 42 ÷ 3 and you estimated 10, what is the next step?

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Subtract 30 from 42, which gives you 12.

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What is the next estimate for 12 in 42 ÷ 3?

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You can estimate 4, since 3 x 4 = 12.

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What do you do after estimating 4 in 42 ÷ 3?

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Subtract 12 from 12, which gives you 0.

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What is the final answer for 42 ÷ 3 using Partial Quotients?

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The final answer is 14.

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How do you solve 91 ÷ 7 using Partial Quotients?

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Estimate how many times 7 fits into 91, starting with 10, then adjust as needed.

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What is the final answer for 91 ÷ 7 using Partial Quotients?

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The final answer is 13.