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 with two or more digits by another number, which can also have two or more digits.

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How do you perform long division?

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1. Divide the first digit of the dividend by the divisor. 2. Multiply the divisor by the result. 3. Subtract this from the dividend. 4. Bring down the next digit. 5. Repeat until all digits are used.

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What does the term 'remainder' mean 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 find out how many times a number goes into another number?

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You can find out how many times a number goes into another by performing division.

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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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If 136 divided by 19 equals 7 with a remainder, what does this mean?

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It means that 19 goes into 136 seven times, and there is some amount left over that is less than 19.

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How do you calculate the monthly payment for a car loan?

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To calculate the monthly payment, divide the total cost of the car by the number of months over which you will pay it off.

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What is the importance of estimating in division?

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

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What is the first step in solving a multi-digit division problem?

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The first step is to determine how many times the divisor can fit into the leading digits of the dividend.

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

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'Bringing down' a digit means to take the next digit from the dividend and place it next to the current remainder to continue the division process.