Long Division

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What is long division?

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Long division is a method used to divide larger numbers by breaking the division process into simpler steps.

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What is the dividend in a division problem?

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The dividend is the number that is being divided.

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What is the divisor in a division problem?

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

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What is the quotient in a division problem?

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The quotient is the result of the division.

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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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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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If 537 is divided by 3, what is the first step?

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Look at the first digit, 5, and see how many times 3 fits into 5.

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What is the process of bringing down a number in long division?

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After dividing, if there are more digits in the dividend, bring down the next digit to continue the division.

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What does it mean to 'check your work' in long division?

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To check your work, multiply the quotient by the divisor and add the remainder to see if it equals the dividend.