Long Division with Two Digit Divisors

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What is long division?

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Long division is a method of dividing larger numbers by breaking the division process into simpler steps, allowing for easier calculation.

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What is a divisor?

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A divisor is the number by which another number (the dividend) is divided.

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What is a dividend?

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A dividend is the number that is being divided in a division operation.

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What is a quotient?

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A quotient is the result of division, representing how many times the divisor fits into the dividend.

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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 under the long division symbol and the divisor outside of it.

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What does it mean to estimate a quotient?

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Estimating a quotient involves rounding the dividend and divisor to make the division easier to calculate.

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What is the first step in long division?

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The first step in long division is to see how many times the divisor can fit into the first part of the dividend.

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What do you do after finding the first digit of the quotient?

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After finding the first digit of the quotient, multiply the divisor by that digit and subtract the result from the part of the dividend you used.

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What is the remainder in division?

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The remainder is the amount left over after division when the dividend cannot be evenly divided by the divisor.

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How do you handle remainders in long division?

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In long division, if there is a remainder, it can be expressed as a fraction or decimal, or simply stated as 'R' followed by the remainder value.