Multiplying & Dividing Decimals TEKS 5.3E & 5.3G

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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 multiply a decimal by a whole number?

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To multiply a decimal by a whole number, multiply as if there were no decimal point, then place the decimal point in the product based on the number of decimal places in the original decimal.

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What is the process for dividing a decimal by a whole number?

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To divide a decimal by a whole number, divide as if there were no decimal point, then place the decimal point in the quotient directly above the decimal point in the dividend.

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What is the value of 0.85 multiplied by 12?

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10.2

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If you have 3.75 liters of juice and pour it into 15 cups, how much juice is in each cup?

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0.25 liters

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What is the total weight of 14 tubes of toothpaste, each weighing 3.65 ounces?

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51.1 ounces

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How do you find the average distance traveled per day if the total distance is 140.7 kilometers over 21 days?

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Divide the total distance (140.7 km) by the number of days (21), which equals 6.7 kilometers per day.

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What is the result of dividing 256.2 pounds of mulch among 6 trees?

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42.7 pounds per tree.

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What does it mean to multiply decimals?

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Multiplying decimals involves finding the product of two decimal numbers, which requires careful placement of the decimal point in the result.

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What is the first step in multiplying two decimal numbers?

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Ignore the decimal points and multiply the numbers as if they were whole numbers.