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 the first step in long division?

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The first step is to divide the first number (the dividend) by the divisor.

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What do you do after dividing in long division?

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After dividing, you multiply the divisor by the quotient and write the result under the dividend.

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What is the purpose of subtracting in long division?

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Subtracting helps to find the remainder after multiplying the divisor by the quotient.

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What do you do with the remainder in long division?

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If there are more digits to bring down, you bring down the next digit and continue the process.

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What does 'bring down' mean in long division?

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'Bring down' means to take the next digit from the dividend and place it next to the remainder to form a new number.

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What is a quotient?

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

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What is a remainder?

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

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How do you express a remainder in long division?

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A remainder can be expressed as 'r' followed by the remainder value, for example, 5 r 2.

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What is 372 ÷ 3?

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