Decimals and Powers of 10

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When multiplying a decimal by 10, the decimal place moves:

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one place to the right

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5.260

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3,660

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When multiplying a decimal by 100, the decimal place moves:

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two places to the right

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What is the answer to a division problem?

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quotient

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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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What does multiplying by 10 do to a number?

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It increases the number by a factor of 10, moving the decimal point one place to the right.

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What does dividing by 10 do to a number?

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It decreases the number by a factor of 10, moving the decimal point one place to the left.

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5.0

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75.0