MHB B20.<= to the length of the dividend

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The discussion focuses on using c-strips to visually demonstrate division by creating a train of divisor strips that fits within the length of the dividend strip. If the train matches the dividend's length, there is no remainder; otherwise, the remainder is determined by how much of the dividend is left after fitting the divisor strips. Participants express that the method resembles elementary teaching techniques for introducing division concepts. The conversation critiques the complexity of the initial explanation, suggesting it could be simplified for clarity. Overall, the method emphasizes hands-on learning for understanding division.
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Do the division using the c-strips to make a train of as many of the divisor as possible such that the length of the train you make is less than or equal to the length of the dividend, and if you were to add one more of the divisor to the train, it would be longer than the dividend.
If the train ends up being the same length as the dividend, there will be no remainder and the second blank will be empty.
a. Make a diagram using c-strips.
b. In terms of the strips $B+P=\boxed{?}$ reminder $\boxed{?}$ since $B=\cdot P+\boxed{?}$
c. In terms of the numbers $\boxed{?}/ \boxed{?}=\boxed{?}$ remainder $ \boxed{?} $ since $\boxed{?}=\boxed{?} \cdot \boxed{?}$

sorry I just think the way this was written was ? just a simple division problem with a remainder
 

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