Multiplying Decimals with models

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What is a decimal?

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

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How do you multiply 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 numbers and place the decimal point in the product accordingly.

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What does the product of two decimals represent?

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The product of two decimals represents a smaller number than either of the original decimals, as it is a part of a whole.

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What is the product of 0.4 and 0.3?

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0.4 x 0.3 = 0.12

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What is the product of 0.17 and 3?

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0.17 x 3 = 0.51

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How many decimal places are in the product of 0.4 and 0.3?

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There are two decimal places in the product 0.12.

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What is the equation for multiplying 0.36 by 1?

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0.36 x 1 = 0.36

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If you multiply 0.5 by 0.2, what is the result?

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0.5 x 0.2 = 0.1

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What is the importance of models in multiplying decimals?

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Models help visualize the multiplication process and understand how decimals represent parts of a whole.

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What color represents the product in the model?

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Purple represents the product in the model.