Long Division: 1-Digit and 2- Digit Divisors

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What is long division?

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Long division is a method used to divide larger numbers by smaller numbers, breaking the problem down into simpler steps.

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What is a divisor?

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A divisor is the number by which another number (the dividend) is divided.

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What is a dividend?

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

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What is a quotient?

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A quotient is the result of division, representing how many times the divisor fits into the dividend.

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What is a remainder?

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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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Solve: 442 ÷ 17

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26

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Solve: 785 ÷ 5

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157

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If 903 bottles of water are bought and each student gets 3 bottles, how many students can be served?

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301

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What does it mean to divide?

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To divide means to split a number into equal parts or groups.

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What is the first step in long division?

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The first step is to determine how many times the divisor can fit into the leading digits of the dividend.