Add, Subtract, Multiply, and Divide Decimals Word Problems Test

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What is the process of adding decimals?

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To add decimals, align the numbers by the decimal point and add each column starting from the right, carrying over if necessary.

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CCSS.5.NBT.B.7

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What is the process of subtracting decimals?

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To subtract decimals, align the numbers by the decimal point and subtract each column starting from the right, borrowing if necessary.

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CCSS.5.NBT.B.7

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What is the process of multiplying decimals?

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To multiply decimals, multiply the numbers as if they were whole numbers, then count the total number of decimal places in both factors and place the decimal point in the product accordingly.

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CCSS.6.NS.B.3

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What is the process of 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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CCSS.6.NS.B.3

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How do you find the difference between two decimal numbers?

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Subtract the smaller decimal from the larger decimal.

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CCSS.5.NBT.B.7

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How do you calculate the total cost of multiple items with decimal prices?

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Add the decimal prices of all items together to find the total cost.

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CCSS.5.NBT.B.7

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What is the formula to find the cost of one item when given the total cost and quantity?

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Divide the total cost by the number of items.

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CCSS.3.OA.A.3

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How do you determine how much more one number is than another?

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Subtract the smaller number from the larger number to find the difference.

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CCSS.1.OA.A.1

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What is the total distance traveled if two distances are given?

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Add the two distances together to find the total distance.

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CCSS.7.EE.B.3

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How do you calculate the total amount left in an account after a withdrawal?

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Subtract the amount withdrawn from the original balance.

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CCSS.2.OA.A.1