How to divide two numbers using long division

The video tutorial covers the basics of long division, explaining key terms such as divisor, dividend, quotient, and remainder. It provides a detailed walkthrough of the long division process, including how to handle remainders. The instructor emphasizes the importance of understanding these terms for tests and offers a practical example to illustrate the division steps. The tutorial concludes with a summary and clarifications to ensure comprehension.

What is the term used for the number you divide by in a division problem?

• Dividend

• Remainder

• Quotient

• Divisor

In long division, what do you do if the divisor does not divide into the first digit of the dividend?

• Attach the next digit of the dividend

• Add a zero to the quotient

• Multiply the divisor by the quotient

• Subtract the divisor from the dividend

When performing long division, what is the next step after multiplying the quotient by the divisor?

• Subtract the result from the dividend

• Divide the result by the dividend

• Add the result to the dividend

• Multiply the result by the next digit

If a divisor does not divide into the current number, what should you do next?

• Start over with a new divisor

• Add a decimal point

• Bring down the next digit

• Multiply by a larger number

What is the term for the leftover number when a divisor does not divide evenly into the dividend?

• Remainder

• Quotient

• Dividend

• Divisor