Multiply Decimals by Power of 10

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What is the result of multiplying a decimal by a power of 10?

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When you multiply a decimal by a power of 10, you move the decimal point to the right for positive powers and to the left for negative powers.

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How do you multiply 0.74 by 10^3?

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To multiply 0.74 by 10^3, move the decimal point three places to the right, resulting in 740.

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What is the result of 2.398 x 10^3?

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The result is 2398, achieved by moving the decimal point three places to the right.

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How do you express 156.34 x 10 in decimal form?

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Multiply 156.34 by 10, moving the decimal point one place to the right, resulting in 1563.4.

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What power of 10 is needed to make 0.4 x _____ = 4 true?

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You need to multiply by 10, as 0.4 x 10 = 4.

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What is the result of 7.652 x 100?

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The result is 765.2, achieved by moving the decimal point two places to the right.

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What is the general rule for multiplying decimals by powers of 10?

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The general rule is to move the decimal point to the right for positive powers and to the left for negative powers.

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If you multiply a decimal by 10^n, what does 'n' represent?

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In this context, 'n' represents the number of places to move the decimal point to the right.

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What happens to the value of a decimal when multiplied by a power of 10?

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The value increases when multiplied by a positive power of 10 and decreases when multiplied by a negative power of 10.

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How can you verify the result of multiplying a decimal by a power of 10?

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You can verify the result by converting the multiplication into a division problem or by using a calculator.

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