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What is long division?

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Long division is a method for dividing two numbers, where the divisor is a multi-digit number, and the process involves several steps including dividing, multiplying, subtracting, and bringing down the next digit.

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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 to the left.

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What is the first step in long division?

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The first step in long division is to determine how many times the divisor can fit into the leading digits of the dividend.

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What do you do after finding how many times the divisor fits into the dividend?

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After finding how many times the divisor fits, you multiply the divisor by that number and write the result under the dividend, then subtract it from the dividend.

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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 do you find the remainder in long division?

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To find the remainder, subtract the product of the divisor and the quotient from the dividend.

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What is the quotient in division?

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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 the significance of the divisor in long division?

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The divisor is the number by which the dividend is divided; it determines how many groups of that size can be formed from the dividend.

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How do you handle a situation where the divisor is larger than the dividend?

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If the divisor is larger than the dividend, the quotient is 0, and the dividend itself is the remainder.

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

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Bringing down a digit involves taking the next digit from the dividend and appending it to the current remainder to form a new number for the next division step.

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