Mathematics
Grade 6
15 min
Divide whole numbers - 2-digit divisors
Divide whole numbers - 2-digit divisors
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Introduction & Learning Objectives
Learning Objectives
Estimate quotients when dividing whole numbers by 2-digit divisors.
Perform long division to divide 3-digit and 4-digit whole numbers by 2-digit divisors.
Interpret remainders in the context of division problems.
Check the accuracy of division calculations using multiplication and addition.
Solve real-world problems involving division of whole numbers by 2-digit divisors.
Understand the relationship between dividend, divisor, quotient, and remainder.
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In this lesson, you'll learn how to divide larger whole numbers by 2-digit numbers using a powerful method called long division. This skill is essential for solving many everyday problem...
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Key Concepts & Vocabulary
TermDefinitionExample
DividendThe number that is being divided in a division problem.In the problem 758 รท 32, the dividend is 758.
DivisorThe number by which another number (the dividend) is divided. In this lesson, it will always be a 2-digit number.In the problem 758 รท 32, the divisor is 32.
QuotientThe result obtained from dividing one number by another; it's how many times the divisor 'fits into' the dividend.In 758 รท 32 = 23 with a remainder of 22, the quotient is 23.
RemainderThe amount left over after dividing one whole number by another, when the divisor does not divide the dividend exactly.In 758 รท 32 = 23 R 22, the remainder is 22.
Long DivisionA step-by-step method used to divide larger numbers, especially when the divisor has two or more digits, by breaking the...
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Core Formulas
The Division Algorithm
$Dividend = (Divisor \times Quotient) + Remainder$
This fundamental rule allows you to check the accuracy of your division. After finding the quotient and remainder, multiply the quotient by the divisor and add the remainder. The result should equal your original dividend.
Long Division Steps (DMSB)
1. Divide 2. Multiply 3. Subtract 4. Bring Down
This is the cyclical process for performing long division. You repeatedly apply these four steps until all digits of the dividend have been used. 'Divide' means estimating how many times the divisor goes into the current part of the dividend. 'Multiply' means multiplying that estimate by the divisor. 'Subtract' means finding the difference. 'Bring Down' means bringing th...
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Challenging
In the long division problem shown, a digit is missing from the dividend (represented by a square). What digit belongs in the square? (Problem: 45_ รท 14 = 32 R 10)
A.8
B.2
C.0
D.4
Challenging
When 1,050 is divided by a 2-digit number, the quotient is 32 and the remainder is 26. What is the divisor?
A.30
B.34
C.36
D.32
Challenging
A student's work for 851 รท 23 is shown. They got an answer of 36 R 23. What was their first mistake? (Step 1: 85รท23=3. Step 2: 85-69=16. Step 3: Bring down 1. Step 4: 161รท23=6. Step 5: 161-138=23.)
A.The first digit of the quotient is wrong.
B.The second digit of the quotient is too small.
C.The subtraction in the first step (85 - 69) is wrong.
D.The student forgot to bring down the 1.
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