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, making it easier to calculate the quotient and remainder.

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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 when the numbers do not divide evenly.

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How do you set up a long division problem?

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You 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 problem 358 ÷ 8?

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The dividend is 358.

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What is the divisor in the problem 741 ÷ 4?

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The divisor is 4.

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If you divide 215 by 8, what is the quotient and remainder?

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The quotient is 26 and the remainder is 7.

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How many cups do Mary and Joe need if they have 215 guests and cups are sold in packs of 8?

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They need to buy 27 packs of cups.

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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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In the problem 358 ÷ 8, what is the quotient?

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The quotient is 44.

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If Hannah needs to send 243 invitations in packs of 6, how do you find out how many extra invitations she will have?

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Divide 243 by 6 to find out how many full packs she can buy, then multiply the number of packs by 6 and subtract from 243.