ADDING AND SUBTRACTING DECIMALS 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, placing the decimal point in the sum directly below the other decimal points.

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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 difference directly below the other decimal points.

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What is the importance of the decimal point in calculations?

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The decimal point indicates the value of digits in a number, determining whether they represent whole numbers or fractions.

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If Josh had $15.00 and spent $8.50, how much does he have left?

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$6.50

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If Sarah bought a shirt for $12.35 and a jacket for $26.95, what is her total spending?

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$39.30

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What is the total weight of rocks weighing 45.6 grams, 43.45 grams, and 44.56 grams?

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123.61 grams

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If Maya spent $32.87 and paid with a $50 bill, how much change should she receive?

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$17.13

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If Benjamin had 4 yards of string and used 1.3 yards, how much string is left?

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2.7 yards

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What is the first step in solving a word problem involving decimals?

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Read the problem carefully to understand what is being asked and identify the relevant numbers.