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 a 'quotient'?

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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'?

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The 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 process of checking your long division answer?

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To check your long division answer, multiply the quotient by the divisor and add the remainder. The result should equal the original dividend.

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Example of long division: 2,187 ÷ 27 = ?

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81

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Example of long division: 4,458 ÷ 54 = ?

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