Dividing Four-Digit Numbers
10th Grade · Math · 45 min
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Learning Objective
I can divide a four-digit whole number by a two-digit whole number and express the quotient as a whole number.
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In long division, the number being divided is called the dividend, while the number doing the dividing is called the divisor.
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The steps for long division are: divide, multiply, subtract, bring down, and repeat.
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When estimating in long division, it can be helpful to use a known multiple, such as 10, as a reference point.
