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When the Difference Is Too Large
publish date: 2026/05/10 22:09:8.828005 UTC
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During long division, if the difference (after subtracting) is greater than or equal to the divisor, what should you do?
Correct Answer
Increase the estimate by 1 and try again.
Explanation
If the difference at any step is greater than or equal to the divisor, the estimate was too small. Erase it, increase the estimate by 1, and redo the multiply and subtract steps.
Reference
Mathematics for college students