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, more manageable parts, allowing us to find the quotient and remainder.

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What is the dividend in a division problem?

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The dividend is the number that is being divided.

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What is the divisor in a division problem?

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

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What is the quotient in a division problem?

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The quotient is the result of the division.

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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 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.

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What does it mean to divide evenly?

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To divide evenly means that the dividend can be divided by the divisor without leaving a remainder.

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If you have 335 cups and each package contains 6 cups, how do you find the number of packages needed?

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Divide 335 by 6 to find the number of packages needed.

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What is the first step in long division?

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The first step is to see how many times the divisor can fit into the first part of the dividend.

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How do you handle a remainder in long division?

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If there is a remainder, it can be expressed as a fraction or decimal, or simply stated as 'R' followed by the remainder.