Find the value of 1,530 ÷ 34. Explain or show your reasoning. SHOW YOUR WORK

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To find the value of \( 1,530 ÷ 34 \), we can go through the long division process.

  1. Set up the division: We want to divide 1,530 by 34.

\[ \begin{array}{r|l} 34 & 1530 \ \end{array} \]

  1. Determine how many times 34 fits into the first part of 1,530:

    • Start with 34 into 153 (the first three digits of 1530).
    • 34 goes into 153 about 4 times because \( 34 \times 4 = 136 \).
  2. Subtract:

    • Subtract 136 from 153. \[ 153 - 136 = 17 \]
  3. Bring down the next digit:

    • Bring down the 0 to the 17, making it 170.

\[ \begin{array}{r|l} 34 & 1530 \ & -136 \ \hline & 170 \ \end{array} \]

  1. Now divide 34 into 170:

    • 34 goes into 170 exactly 5 times because \( 34 \times 5 = 170 \).
  2. Subtract again:

    • Subtract 170 from 170. \[ 170 - 170 = 0 \]

Now, we have finished the division as there are no remainders or digits left to bring down.

Putting the results together, we find:

\[ 1,530 ÷ 34 = 45 \]

Thus, the value of \( 1,530 ÷ 34 \) is \( \boxed{45} \).