Struggling with Division? Here's How to Solve It!

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In summary, the "Fustrating Division Problem" is a challenging math problem that involves dividing a larger number by a smaller number, resulting in a decimal or fraction that cannot be simplified. This problem can be solved using long division, which involves dividing each digit of the larger number by the smaller number and finding the remainder. The remainder is important because it represents the part of the larger number that cannot be divided evenly by the smaller number. Other methods, such as estimation or using a calculator, can also be used to solve this problem, but long division is the most accurate and systematic method.
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How do I solve this? :eek:

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Hey Sulfur and welcome to the forums.

Is this * the same digit for all * or can it be different?
 
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any number you like. but you have to use a least 3-5 different numbers.

(isn't it hard? :P )
 
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Start working backwards: choose any four digit number to start off with the remainder and work your way upwards.

When you get towards the top you can introduce the minimum number of variables to generate whatever number you want.
 
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phew :rolleyes:! thanks.:biggrin:
 

What is the "Fustrating Division Problem"?

The "Fustrating Division Problem" is a math problem that involves dividing a larger number by a smaller number, resulting in a decimal or fraction that cannot be simplified. This can often lead to frustration and confusion, hence the name.

Why is the "Fustrating Division Problem" difficult?

The "Fustrating Division Problem" can be difficult because it goes against our intuition of division. We are used to dividing a larger number into equal parts or dividing a smaller number by a larger number, but when the larger number is divided by a smaller number, it can be challenging to understand and solve.

How can I solve the "Fustrating Division Problem"?

One way to solve the "Fustrating Division Problem" is by using long division. This method involves dividing each digit of the larger number by the smaller number and finding the remainder. This process is repeated until the decimal or fraction can no longer be simplified.

Why is the remainder important in the "Fustrating Division Problem"?

The remainder is important because it represents the part of the larger number that cannot be divided evenly by the smaller number. In some cases, the remainder may be zero, indicating that the division can be simplified to a whole number.

Can the "Fustrating Division Problem" be solved without using long division?

Yes, the "Fustrating Division Problem" can also be solved using other methods such as estimation or using a calculator. However, long division is the most accurate and systematic method for solving this type of problem.

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