long division and interpreting remainders

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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 the quotient and remainder.

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What does the term 'quotient' mean?

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

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What is a remainder in division?

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A remainder is the amount left over after division when one number cannot be divided evenly by another.

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How do you interpret a remainder in a real-world context?

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In real-world situations, a remainder can indicate items that are left over or that cannot be evenly distributed.

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Calculate: 738 ÷ 5

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147 R 3

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What is the quotient of 188 ÷ 4?

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47

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If 124 students go on a field trip and 8 fit in a van, how many vans are needed?

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16 vans are needed.

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Mr. Bull has 341 Skittles and shares them with 5 groups. How many does he eat?

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He eats 1 Skittle.

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How many pairs of handcuffs does each officer receive if 132 pairs are divided among 8 officers?

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Each officer receives 16 pairs.

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What is the first step in long division?

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The first step is to divide the first digit of the dividend by the divisor.