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Name the Division Algorithm

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The step-by-step process of dividing large whole numbers — using a four-step cycle of estimate, multiply, subtract, and bring down — is called ______ division.

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long

Explanation

Long division is the written algorithm that breaks a division problem into a series of smaller, manageable steps. It is called 'long' because the working-out is written vertically and takes more written space than simple arithmetic.

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