Dividing Decimals by Powers of 10

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What is the result of dividing a decimal by 10?

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To divide a decimal by 10, move the decimal point one place to the left.

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Estimate the result of 26.2 ÷ 5 using compatible numbers.

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Use 25 ÷ 5 = 5 as an estimate.

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What is the term for the number being divided in a division problem?

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The term is 'dividend'.

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How do you divide a decimal by 1000?

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To divide a decimal by 1000, move the decimal point three places to the left.

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What is the result of 12.33 ÷ 10?

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The result is 1.233.

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What is the result of 7,446.5 ÷ 1000?

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The result is 7.4465.

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What is the result of 32.40 ÷ 1000?

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The result is 0.0324.

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What does the term 'divisor' refer to in a division problem?

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The divisor is the number by which the dividend is divided.

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What is the purpose of estimating in division?

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Estimating helps to quickly assess the reasonableness of an answer.

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How does dividing by powers of 10 affect the placement of the decimal point?

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Dividing by powers of 10 shifts the decimal point to the left by the number of zeros in the power.