Multiplying Decimals by Powers of 10

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What is multiplying a decimal by 10^2?

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It means moving the decimal point two places to the right.

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Calculate: 45.89 x 10^2

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4,589

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What happens when you multiply a decimal by 10^4?

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You move the decimal point four places to the right.

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Calculate: 0.0891 x 10^4

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891

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What is 10^0 equal to?

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1, so multiplying by 10^0 does not change the number.

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Calculate: 5.032 x 10^0

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5.032

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What does multiplying by 0.1 do to a number?

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It moves the decimal point one place to the left.

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Calculate: 67.8 x 0.1

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6.78

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What is multiplying a decimal by 10^3?

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It means moving the decimal point three places to the right.

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Calculate: 87.01 x 10^3

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87,010