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, allowing us to find the quotient and remainder.

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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 (the number being divided) under the long division symbol and the divisor (the number you are dividing by) outside.

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What does the term 'dividend' mean?

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The dividend is the number that is being divided in a division problem.

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What does the term 'divisor' mean?

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The divisor is the number by which the dividend is divided.

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What is the 'quotient' in division?

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

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What is a 'remainder' in division?

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A 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 find the quotient in long division?

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To find the quotient, divide the first part of the dividend by the divisor, write the result above the division symbol, and multiply it by the divisor.

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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 digit or group of digits of the dividend.

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If 13,789 is divided by 15, how many pages does Denny need?

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Denny needs 920 pages for his scrapbook.

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What is 247 divided by 19?

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247 divided by 19 equals 13.

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