Operations with Decimals

Front

What do you call the answer to a multiplication problem?

Back

product

Front

What is the first step when dividing a decimal problem?

Back

Move the decimal in the divisor AND dividend TWO places.

Front

In a division problem, which number is the DIVISOR?

Back

The number that divides another number.

Front

Do you have to line up decimals when multiplying?

Back

No, you do NOT have to line up decimals when multiplying.

Front

What do you call the answer to a division problem?

Back

quotient

Front

What is a decimal?

Back

A number that represents a fraction of ten.

Front

How do you add decimals?

Back

Line up the decimal points and add as you would whole numbers.

Front

What is the place value of the first digit to the right of the decimal point?

Back

tenths

Front

How do you subtract decimals?

Back

Line up the decimal points and subtract as you would whole numbers.

Front

What is the value of 0.5 in fraction form?

Back

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