Multi-digit Division

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What is multi-digit division?

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Multi-digit division is the process of dividing numbers that have more than one digit, often involving long division.

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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 the divisor does not evenly divide the dividend.

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How do you perform long division?

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1. Divide the first digit of the dividend by the divisor. 2. Multiply the divisor by the result. 3. Subtract this from the dividend. 4. Bring down the next digit. 5. Repeat until all digits are used.

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What is the quotient in division?

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The quotient is the result of dividing one number by another.

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If you divide 363 by 4, what is the quotient and remainder?

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Quotient: 90, Remainder: 3.

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How do you check your division answer?

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Multiply the quotient by the divisor and add the remainder. The result should equal the original dividend.

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What is the relationship between multiplication and division?

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Multiplication and division are inverse operations; dividing a number is the same as multiplying by its reciprocal.

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If a shop sells items in packs of 8 and sold 2,616 items, how do you find the number of packs sold?

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Divide 2,616 by 8 to find the number of packs.

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What is the formula for dividing a number by another number?

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The formula is: @@ ext{Dividend} ext{ ÷ } ext{Divisor} = ext{Quotient} + rac{ ext{Remainder}}{ ext{Divisor}}$$.

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What does it mean to divide equally?

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Dividing equally means sharing a total amount into equal parts.