Multi-Digit Long Division

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What is long division?

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A method for dividing large numbers by breaking them down into simpler steps.

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What does the term 'dividend' mean?

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The number that is being divided.

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What does the term 'divisor' mean?

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The number that divides the dividend.

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What is a 'quotient'?

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The result of division, excluding any remainder.

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What is a 'remainder'?

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What's 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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Write the dividend under the long division symbol and the divisor outside.

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What is the first step in long division?

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Divide the first digit of the dividend by the divisor.

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What do you do after finding the quotient in long division?

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Multiply the divisor by the quotient and subtract from the dividend.

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

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To continue the division process with the next digit of the dividend.

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How do you know when to stop dividing in long division?

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When there are no more digits to bring down or when the divisor cannot divide into the remaining number.