Multiplying decimals by Powers of 10

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What is the effect of multiplying a decimal by 10?

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When a decimal is multiplied by 10, the decimal point moves one place to the right.

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CCSS.5.NBT.A.2

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How does multiplying a decimal by 100 affect its value?

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Multiplying a decimal by 100 moves the decimal point two places to the right.

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CCSS.5.NBT.A.2

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What happens when you multiply a decimal by 10^n, where n is a positive integer?

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The decimal point moves n places to the right.

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CCSS.5.NBT.A.2

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What is the result of multiplying 0.372 by 10^4?

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3,720.

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CCSS.5.NBT.A.2

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How do you multiply a decimal by a power of 10?

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Multiply the decimal by the number and then adjust the decimal point according to the power of 10.

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CCSS.5.NBT.A.2

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What is the product of 0.62 and 100?

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62.

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If you multiply 62.397 by 10, what is the result?

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623.97.

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CCSS.5.NBT.A.2

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What is the result of multiplying 4.23 by 10?

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42.3.

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CCSS.5.NBT.A.2

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Explain the concept of powers of 10 in multiplication.

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Powers of 10 represent how many places the decimal point moves when multiplying a number.

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CCSS.5.NBT.A.2

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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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