Preparing for 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 a series of easier steps.

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What does it mean to divide a number without going over?

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Dividing without going over means finding the largest whole number that can be multiplied by the divisor without exceeding the dividend.

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What is the divisor in a division problem?

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

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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 by the divisor.

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What is the quotient in a division problem?

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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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How do you determine the largest whole number that can be multiplied by a given number without exceeding a target value?

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To determine the largest whole number, divide the target value by the given number and round down to the nearest whole number.

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What is the relationship between multiplication and division?

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Multiplication and division are inverse operations; knowing one can help solve the other.

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What is a remainder in division?

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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 can you check your division answer?

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You can check your division answer by multiplying the quotient by the divisor and adding the remainder (if any) to see if it equals the dividend.

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What is the significance of estimating in long division?

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Estimating helps to quickly determine a reasonable quotient and can simplify the long division process.