Long Division Algorithm

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What is long division?

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Long division is a method used to divide larger numbers into smaller parts, making it easier to find the quotient.

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What is the first step in long division?

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The first step is to divide the first digit of the dividend by the divisor.

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What do you do after dividing in long division?

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After dividing, you multiply the divisor by the quotient and write the result under the dividend.

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What is a dividend in long division?

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The dividend is the number you want to divide.

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What is a divisor in long division?

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The divisor is the number you are dividing by.

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What is a quotient in long division?

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The quotient is the result of the division.

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What do you do if the divisor is larger than the dividend?

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If the divisor is larger, you write 0 in the quotient and bring down the next digit.

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What is the remainder in long division?

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The remainder is what is left over after dividing when the dividend cannot be divided evenly by the divisor.

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How do you check your long division answer?

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You can check your answer by multiplying the quotient by the divisor and adding the remainder.

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What does it mean to 'bring down' a number in long division?

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'Bringing down' means to take the next digit of the dividend and place it next to the current remainder.