Multiplying Decimals by Powers 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 a decimal by 10ⁿ?

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To multiply a decimal by 10ⁿ, move the decimal point n places to the right if n is positive, or n places to the left if n is negative.

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What is 0.0891 x 10⁴?

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891

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What is 5.02 x 0.1?

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0.502

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What does multiplying by 10⁰ do to a number?

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Multiplying by 10⁰ (which equals 1) does not change the value of the number.

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What is 5.032 x 10⁰?

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5.032

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How do you convert 17.8 x 0.01 into a decimal?

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To convert, multiply: 17.8 x 0.01 = 0.178.

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What is the result of 8.3 x 10³?

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8,300

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What is the effect of multiplying by 0.1 on a decimal?

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Multiplying by 0.1 moves the decimal point one place to the left.

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What is the effect of multiplying by 0.01 on a decimal?

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Multiplying by 0.01 moves the decimal point two places to the left.