Long Division

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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 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 does 'remainder' mean in 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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Solve: 7,893 ÷ 9

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877

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Solve: 5,532 ÷ 5

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1,106 r 2

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What is the first step in long division?

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The first step is to divide the first digit of the dividend by the divisor.

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How do you handle a remainder in long division?

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You write the remainder next to the quotient, often denoted as 'r'.

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What is the purpose of estimating in long division?

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Estimating helps to determine how many times the divisor can fit into the dividend, making the division process easier.

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