Long Division Word Problems

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What is long division?

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Long division is a method used to divide larger numbers by breaking them down into smaller, more manageable parts.

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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 is a dividend in division?

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

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CCSS.3.OA.A.2

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What is a divisor in 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 division?

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

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What does it mean to divide evenly?

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To divide evenly means that the dividend can be divided by the divisor without leaving a remainder.

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How do you find the remainder in a division problem?

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

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If 456 slices of pizza are sold and each pizza has 8 slices, how do you find the number of pizzas sold?

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Divide 456 by 8 to find the number of pizzas sold.

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If a coffee shop sells 340 slices of pie in 5 days, how do you find the number of slices sold per day?

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Divide 340 by 5 to find the number of slices sold each day.

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How do you calculate the number of boxes needed for tiles if each box contains 6 tiles?

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Divide the total number of tiles needed by 6 to find the number of boxes required.

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