Mastering Long Division with Three-Digit Dividends

Miss Ewell explains how to solve a long division problem involving a three-digit dividend and a one-digit divisor. The video covers the steps of dividing, multiplying, subtracting, and bringing down the next digit, repeating these steps until the division is complete. The example used is 426 divided by 3, resulting in a quotient of 142. The process is demonstrated step-by-step, ensuring a clear understanding of each part of the division.

What is the dividend in the problem discussed?

• 12

• 142

• 426

• 3

What is the first step in long division?

• Bring down

• Multiply

• Subtract

• Divide

How many times does 3 go into 4?

• Twice

• Once

• Three times

• Four times

What do you do after multiplying in long division?

• Bring down the next digit

• Subtract

• Divide again

• Repeat the process

After subtracting, what should you do next?

• End the process

• Multiply

• Divide

• Bring down the next digit

What is the result of 12 divided by 3?

• 3

• 4

• 6

• 12

What do you do if the subtraction result is zero?

• Stop the division

• Bring down the next digit

• Start over

• Multiply

How many steps are there in the long division process described?

• Six

• Five

• Four

• Three

What is the quotient of 426 divided by 3?

• 142

• 12

• 426

• 3

What is the correct way to write the result of the division?

• 426-3 = 142

• 426/3 = 142

• 426*3 = 142

• 3/426 = 142