Long division by two digit divisor

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What is long division?

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Long division is a method for dividing larger numbers by breaking the problem down into smaller, more manageable 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 is the result of a division called?

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The result of a division is called the quotient.

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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.

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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.

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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 dividend.

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What is the purpose of bringing down a number in long division?

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Bringing down a number allows you to continue dividing with the next digit of the dividend.