Dividing Decimals

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

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Dividend

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In a division problem, what is the name of the number that divides the dividend?

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Divisor

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What is the result of a division operation called?

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Quotient

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How do you divide a decimal by a whole number?

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Align the decimal point in the dividend and perform the division as with whole numbers.

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What is the result of 0.15 ÷ 3?

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0.05

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What is the result of 1.8 ÷ 2?

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0.9

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How do you convert a division problem involving decimals into a simpler form?

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You can multiply both the dividend and divisor by the same power of 10 to eliminate the decimal.

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If Davis earned $36.12 for making 7 touchdowns, how do you calculate his earnings per touchdown?

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Divide the total earnings by the number of touchdowns: $36.12 ÷ 7 = $5.16.

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What is the result of 35.6 ÷ 4?

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8.9

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What is the first step in dividing decimals?

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Identify the dividend and divisor, and if necessary, adjust the divisor to be a whole number.