Long Division

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What is long division?

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Long division is a method used to divide larger numbers by breaking the division process into simpler steps.

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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.

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What is the divisor in a division problem?

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The divisor is the number by which the dividend is divided.

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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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What is the remainder in a division problem?

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The 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 set up a long division problem?

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To set up a long division problem, write the dividend under the long division symbol and the divisor outside of it.

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What does it mean to divide a number by zero?

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Dividing a number by zero is undefined, as it does not produce a meaningful result.

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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 is the purpose of bringing down a number in long division?

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Bringing down a number allows you to continue the division process by providing additional digits from the dividend.

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What is a common mistake made in long division?

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A common mistake is misplacing the decimal point or incorrectly estimating how many times the divisor fits into the dividend.