Dividing Decimals FAC

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What is dividing decimals?

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Dividing decimals involves splitting a decimal number into equal parts, which can be done by moving the decimal point to make the divisor a whole number.

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How do you divide a decimal by a whole number?

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To divide a decimal by a whole number, move the decimal point in the dividend (the number being divided) to the right as many places as needed to make the divisor a whole number, then divide as usual.

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What is the result of 0.6 ÷ 3?

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0.2

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What is the result of 0.15 ÷ 0.3?

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0.5

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What is the result of 36.8 ÷ 0.2?

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184

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What division problem does the model represent if it shows 3.42 divided by 3?

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3.42 ÷ 3

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What is the result of 1.8 ÷ 0.6?

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3

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How do you convert a division problem with decimals into a simpler form?

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You can convert a division problem with decimals into a simpler form by multiplying both the dividend and the divisor by the same power of 10 to eliminate the decimals.

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What is the relationship between division and multiplication in terms of decimals?

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Division is the inverse operation of multiplication; if a ÷ b = c, then b × c = a.

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What is the result of 0.6 ÷ 0.2?

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3