Long Division (Junior Cert Mathematics): Quizzes
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What is long division used for in algebra?
What is long division used for in algebra?
Dividing polynomials by polynomials
What should you check before using long division?
What should you check before using long division?
If polynomials can be factorised
What is the leading term of a polynomial?
What is the leading term of a polynomial?
Term with the highest power
What mnemonic helps remember the steps of long division?
What mnemonic helps remember the steps of long division?
Dad, Mam, Sister, Brother
What does the 'D' in "Dad, Mam, Sister, Brother" stand for?
What does the 'D' in "Dad, Mam, Sister, Brother" stand for?
Divide
In the first step, what do you divide?
In the first step, what do you divide?
Leading term of dividend by leading term of divisor
How do you know your answer is correct in long division?
How do you know your answer is correct in long division?
Final subtraction gives 0
What do you do if an expression has missing terms like no part?
What do you do if an expression has missing terms like no part?
Leave space for any that may appear
Why should you keep your work organised?
Why should you keep your work organised?
Helps avoid mistakes and spot errors
What does 'Subtract' mean in the long division process?
What does 'Subtract' mean in the long division process?
Change signs then subtract
What step comes after 'Multiply' in long division?
What step comes after 'Multiply' in long division?
Subtract