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 82 ÷ 6?

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The dividend is 82.

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What is the divisor in the problem 82 ÷ 6?

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The divisor is 6.

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What is the quotient in the problem 82 ÷ 6?

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The quotient is 13.

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What is the remainder in the problem 82 ÷ 6?

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The remainder is 4.

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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 quotient and subtract from the dividend.

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What is 46 ÷ 5?

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46 ÷ 5 = 9 r1.

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What is 39 ÷ 4?

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39 ÷ 4 = 9 r3.