long division

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What is long division?

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Long division is a method used to divide larger numbers by breaking the division process into simpler steps.

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What does the term 'dividend' mean?

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The dividend is the number that is being divided in a division problem.

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What does the term 'divisor' mean?

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

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What does the term 'quotient' mean?

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The quotient is the result of the division process.

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What does 'remainder' mean in division?

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The 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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Write the dividend under the long division symbol and the divisor outside of it.

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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 find the quotient in long division?

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Divide the first part of the dividend by the divisor to find the quotient for that step.

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

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Multiply the quotient by the divisor and subtract the result from the part of the dividend you divided.

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What is the next step after subtraction in long division?

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Bring down the next digit of the dividend to continue the division process.