Summary
Walks step by step through the long-division algorithm — divide, multiply, subtract, bring down — with a worked example. For students ready for multi-digit division.
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Discussion questions
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Long division repeats the same four steps — divide, multiply, subtract, bring down — one digit at a time until you finish.
- What are the four repeating steps of long division?
- Why do we 'bring down' the next digit?
- How can multiplying your answer back check your work?
Quick work-a-long
Vocabulary: dividend, divisor, quotient, remainder.
Try it: Work through 84 ÷ 4 using the four steps. Check by multiplying your answer by 4.