Multi-digit Division

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What is multi-digit division?

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Multi-digit division is the process of dividing a number that has more than one digit by another number, which can also be a multi-digit number.

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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 the symbol.

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What is the quotient in a division problem?

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The quotient is the result of dividing one number by another.

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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 interpret the result of a division problem with a remainder?

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The result can be expressed as a mixed number, where the quotient is the whole number part and the remainder is the fractional part.

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What is the relationship between multiplication and division?

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Multiplication and division are inverse operations; if you multiply the quotient by the divisor, you should get the dividend.

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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 importance of estimating in division?

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Estimating helps to determine if the final answer is reasonable and can guide the division process.

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How do you divide a number by 1?

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Dividing any number by 1 results in the same number, as 1 is the multiplicative identity.

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What is the result of dividing a number by itself?

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Dividing any non-zero number by itself results in 1.