long division and interpreting remainders

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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 how many times one number fits into another.

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What does the term 'remainder' mean in division?

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A remainder is the amount left over after division when one number cannot be divided evenly by another.

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How do you interpret a remainder in a real-world context?

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In real-world situations, a remainder can represent items that cannot be evenly distributed, such as leftover candies or handcuffs.

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If 132 pairs of handcuffs are divided among 8 officers, how many pairs does each officer receive?

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16 pairs of handcuffs.

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What is the result of 738 ÷ 5?

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147 R 3 (147 with a remainder of 3).

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If Mr. Bull has 341 pieces of candy and splits them among 5 groups, how many does he eat?

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He eats 1 piece of candy.

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What is the first step in long division?

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The first step is to divide the first digit of the dividend by the divisor.

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What do you do after finding the quotient in long division?

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After finding the quotient, you multiply it by the divisor and subtract the result from the dividend.

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What is the purpose of bringing down the next digit in long division?

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Bringing down the next digit allows you to continue the division process with a larger number.

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How do you check your work in long division?

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