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, more manageable parts. It involves dividing, multiplying, subtracting, and bringing down the next digit until the division is complete.

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What does 'R' stand for in long division?

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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 find the quotient in long division?

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The quotient is the result of the division. It is found by determining how many times the divisor can fit into the dividend.

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What is the divisor in a division problem?

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

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What is the dividend in a division problem?

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The dividend is the number that is being divided by the divisor.

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If 347 ÷ 3 = 115 R2, what does 115 represent?

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115 represents the quotient, which is how many times 3 fits into 347.

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If Johan has 763 football cards and puts them in boxes of 9, how do you calculate the number of boxes needed?

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To find the number of boxes, divide 763 by 9. The quotient gives the number of full boxes, and the remainder shows how many cards are left over.

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What is the process of long division?

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

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How do you handle a remainder in a division problem?

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The remainder can be expressed as a fraction or decimal, or it can be left as is, depending on the context of the problem.

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If 3,162 ÷ 9 = 351 R3, what does R3 indicate?

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R3 indicates that after dividing, there are 3 left over, which is the remainder.