Long Division

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What is long division?

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Long division is a method used to divide larger numbers by breaking the division process into simpler steps.

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What does the 'R' in a division answer represent?

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The 'R' stands for 'remainder', which is the amount left over after division.

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How do you set up a long division problem?

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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 7,439 ÷ 22?

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The dividend is 7,439.

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What is the divisor in the problem 7,439 ÷ 22?

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The divisor is 22.

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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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Calculate: 816 ÷ 24.

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34.

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What does it mean if the division has a remainder?

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It means that the divisor does not evenly divide the dividend, leaving some amount left over.

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Calculate: 662 ÷ 15.

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44 R2.

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Calculate: 2,999 ÷ 84.

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35 R59.