Long Division One Digit Divisors

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What is long division?

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Long division is a method for dividing large numbers by breaking the division process into simpler steps.

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What does the divisor represent in long division?

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The divisor is the number by which another number (the dividend) is divided.

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What is the dividend in long division?

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The dividend is the number that is being divided.

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What is the quotient in long division?

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The quotient is the result of the division process.

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What does the remainder represent in long division?

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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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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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The first step is to see how many times the divisor can fit into the first part of the dividend.

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How do you handle a remainder in long division?

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You write the remainder next to the quotient, often denoted as 'R' followed by the remainder value.

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What is an example of a long division problem?

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Example: 84 ÷ 7 = 12.

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

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If the divisor cannot fit into the current number, you bring down the next digit from the dividend.