Multiplying & Dividing Decimals Using Models & Standard Algor.

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What is the definition of a decimal?

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A decimal is a fraction whose denominator is a power of ten, represented with a dot (decimal point) separating the whole number from the fractional part.

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What does it mean to multiply decimals?

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Multiplying decimals involves multiplying the numbers as if they were whole numbers, then placing the decimal point in the product based on the total number of decimal places in the factors.

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What is the process for dividing decimals?

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To divide decimals, move the decimal point in the divisor to the right until it is a whole number, then move the decimal point in the dividend the same number of places and divide as usual.

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What is the product of 0.3 and 0.5?

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0.15

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What is 1.2 divided by 0.4?

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3

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True or False? You can multiply a decimal by a whole number.

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True

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7

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0.12

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What is the quotient of 4.5 divided by 1.5?

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3

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0.09