ADD AND SUBTRACT DECIMAL WORD PROBLEMS

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What is a decimal?

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A decimal is a number that includes a decimal point, which separates the whole number part from the fractional part. For example, 3.14 is a decimal.

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How do you add decimals?

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To add decimals, align the numbers by the decimal point and add as you would whole numbers, carrying over if necessary.

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How do you subtract decimals?

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To subtract decimals, align the numbers by the decimal point and subtract as you would whole numbers, borrowing if necessary.

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What is the sum of 3.29 and 4.82?

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The sum is 8.11.

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What is the difference between 9.34 and 5.987?

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The difference is 3.353.

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What is the difference between 0.98 and 0.79?

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The difference is 0.19.

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What is the total growth of a hedgehog that grew 0.734 inches and then 0.87 inches?

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The total growth is 1.604 inches.

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How do you find how much fuller one bucket is than another?

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Subtract the volume of the less full bucket from the volume of the fuller bucket.

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If one bucket is 0.89 full and another is 0.438 full, how much fuller is the first bucket?

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The first bucket is 0.452 fuller than the second bucket.

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What is the importance of aligning decimal points when adding or subtracting?

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Aligning decimal points ensures that each digit is in the correct place value, which is crucial for accurate calculations.