Adding and Subtracting Decimals with Models

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What is a decimal?

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A decimal is a number that represents a part of a whole, using a dot (.) to separate the whole number from the fractional part.

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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, placing the decimal point in the answer directly below the other decimal points.

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CCSS.6.NS.B.3

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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, placing the decimal point in the answer directly below the other decimal points.

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CCSS.5.NBT.B.7

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What does the term 'place value' mean?

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Place value refers to the value of a digit based on its position in a number, such as tenths, hundredths, etc.

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CCSS.5.NBT.A.3A

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What is the value of 0.9 in fraction form?

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0.9 is equivalent to 9/10.

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What is the shaded part in a model?

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The shaded part in a model represents a specific decimal value based on the total area of the model.

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What does it mean if a model represents addition?

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If a model represents addition, it shows combining two or more quantities to find a total.

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CCSS.1.OA.A.1

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What does it mean if a model represents subtraction?

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If a model represents subtraction, it shows taking away one quantity from another.

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CCSS.2.OA.A.1

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How can you represent 1.83 using a model?

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1.83 can be represented using a model that shows 1 whole and 83 hundredths.

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CCSS.5.NBT.A.3A

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What is the result of 0.27 - 0.09?

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The result of 0.27 - 0.09 is 0.18.

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CCSS.5.NBT.B.7