Long Division

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What is long division?

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Long division is a method for dividing large numbers by breaking the division process into simpler steps.

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What does the dividend represent in long division?

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The dividend is the number that is being divided.

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What does the divisor represent in long division?

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

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What is the quotient in long division?

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The quotient is the result of the division.

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What does the remainder represent in long 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.

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What is the first step in long division?

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Divide the first digit of the dividend by the divisor.

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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 the next digit in long division?

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Bringing down the next digit allows you to continue the division process with a new number.

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How do you handle a situation where the divisor is larger than the current number in long division?

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If the divisor is larger, write a 0 in the quotient and bring down the next digit.