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What is long division?

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Long division is a method for dividing large numbers by breaking the division process into simpler steps.

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What does 'dividend' mean in long division?

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The dividend is the number that is being divided.

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What does 'divisor' mean in long division?

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

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What is the 'quotient' in long division?

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The quotient is the result of the division.

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What does 'remainder' mean in long division?

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The remainder is the amount left over after division when the dividend is not evenly divisible by the divisor.

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How do you set up a long division problem?

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Write the dividend under the long division symbol and the divisor outside.

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What is the first step in long division?

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Divide the first digit of the dividend by the divisor.

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What do you do after finding the quotient in long division?

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Multiply the quotient by the divisor and subtract the result from the dividend.

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What is the next step after subtraction in long division?

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Bring down the next digit of the dividend.

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What is the purpose of bringing down a digit in long division?

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Bringing down a digit allows you to continue dividing with a larger number.