Multiply Decimals by Powers of 10

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What is the effect of multiplying a decimal by 10^n where n is a positive integer?

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Multiplying a decimal by 10^n shifts the decimal point n places to the right.

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CCSS.5.NBT.A.2

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How do you multiply a decimal by 10^3?

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To multiply a decimal by 10^3, move the decimal point three places to the right.

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CCSS.5.NBT.A.2

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What is 0.74 x 10^3 in standard form?

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740

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CCSS.8.EE.A.3

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

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The value increases as the decimal point shifts to the right.

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CCSS.5.NBT.A.2

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How do you convert 7.129 × 100 to standard form?

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Move the decimal point two places to the right, resulting in 712.9.

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CCSS.5.NBT.A.2

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What is the result of multiplying 0.0891 by 10^4?

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891

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CCSS.5.NBT.A.2

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Explain the process of multiplying a decimal by 100.

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To multiply a decimal by 100, move the decimal point two places to the right.

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CCSS.5.NBT.A.2

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What is the result of 0.0867 x 100?

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8.67

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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 shift the decimal point to the right for positive powers and to the left for negative powers.

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CCSS.5.NBT.A.2

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If you multiply 43.2 by 10^3, what is the result?

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43,200

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CCSS.5.NBT.A.2