Decimal Multiplication Flashcard

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What is decimal multiplication?

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Decimal multiplication is the process of multiplying numbers that have decimal points. It involves aligning the numbers, ignoring the decimal points during multiplication, and then placing the decimal point in the product based on the total number of decimal places in the factors.

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CCSS.6.NS.B.3

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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 is no decimal. Then, place the decimal point in the product by counting the number of decimal places in the decimal factor.

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CCSS.5.NBT.B.7

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What is the product of 0.2 and 1.7?

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0.34

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CCSS.6.NS.B.3

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What is the product of 0.26 and 0.03?

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0.0078

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CCSS.6.NS.B.3

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What is the product of 1.43 and 6?

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8.58

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CCSS.6.NS.B.3

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What is the product of 6 and 1.2?

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7.2

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CCSS.6.NS.B.3

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What is the product of 0.56 and 1.24?

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0.6944

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CCSS.6.NS.B.3

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How do you determine the placement of the decimal point in the product?

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Count the total number of decimal places in both factors. The decimal point in the product is placed to the left of the last digit, equal to the total number of decimal places counted.

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CCSS.6.NS.B.3

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What is the first step in multiplying decimals?

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The first step is to ignore the decimal points and multiply the numbers as if they were whole numbers.

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CCSS.5.NBT.B.7

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What happens if there are no decimal places in one of the factors?

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If one factor has no decimal places, the decimal point in the product will be determined solely by the other factor.

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CCSS.5.NBT.B.7