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 long division?

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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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To set up a long division problem, write the dividend (the number being divided) under the long division symbol and the divisor (the number you are dividing by) outside.

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What is the dividend in the division problem 501 ÷ 9?

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The dividend is 501.

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What is the divisor in the division problem 501 ÷ 9?

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The divisor is 9.

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How do you find the first digit in the quotient during long division?

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To find the first digit in the quotient, determine how many times the divisor can fit into the first part of the dividend.

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What is the quotient of 1008 ÷ 24?

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The quotient is 42.

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What is the remainder when dividing 5487 by 8?

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The remainder is 7.

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How do you check your long division answer?

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To check your answer, multiply the quotient by the divisor and add the remainder. The result should equal the dividend.

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What is the result of 5471 ÷ 4?

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The result is 1367 R3.