Long Division

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What is long division?

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Long division is a method used to divide larger numbers into smaller parts, allowing us to find how many times one number fits into another.

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What does 'R' stand for in division problems?

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'R' stands for 'remainder', which is the amount left over after division when one number does not divide evenly into another.

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How do you set up a long division problem?

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1. Write the dividend (the number being divided) under the long division symbol. 2. Write the divisor (the number you are dividing by) outside the symbol.

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What is the dividend in the problem 5471 ÷ 4?

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The dividend is 5471.

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What is the divisor in the problem 9116 ÷ 32?

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The divisor is 32.

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In the problem 5487 ÷ 8, what is the quotient?

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The quotient is 685.

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What is the remainder in the problem 501 ÷ 9?

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The remainder is 6.

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How do you find the quotient in long division?

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Divide the first digit of the dividend by the divisor, then multiply the divisor by the result and subtract from the dividend.

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What is the first step in solving 385 ÷ 5?

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Determine how many times 5 fits into the first digit of 385.

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If 1367 R3 is the result of 5471 ÷ 4, what does R3 mean?

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R3 means that after dividing, there are 3 left over.