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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What is a divisor?

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A divisor is the number by which another number (the dividend) is divided.

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What is a dividend?

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

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What is a quotient?

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A quotient is the result of dividing one number by another.

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What is a remainder?

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A 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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To set up a long division problem, write the dividend under the long division symbol and the divisor outside of it.

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What does it mean to divide 215 by 8?

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Dividing 215 by 8 means to find out how many groups of 8 can fit into 215.

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If 58 ÷ 7 = 8, what is the remainder?

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The remainder is 2, because 58 - (7 x 8) = 2.

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How many packs of cups do you need for 215 guests if each pack contains 8 cups?

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You need 27 packs of cups, because 215 ÷ 8 = 26 R7.

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If each ticket costs $4 and you spent $172, how many tickets did you buy?

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You bought 43 tickets, because $172 ÷ $4 = 43.