Multiplying Decimals 21/22

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What is a decimal?

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A decimal is a fraction expressed in a special form. It represents a part of a whole number, using 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, first 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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CCSS.6.NS.B.3

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What is the product of 23.4 and 2.8?

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65.52

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CCSS.6.NS.B.3

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What is the product of 0.62 and 3204?

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1986.48

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CCSS.6.NS.B.3

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What is the product of 0.36 and 0.78?

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.2808

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CCSS.6.NS.B.3

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What is the product of 0.36 and 78.9?

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28.404

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CCSS.6.NS.B.3

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What is the product of 2.4 and 3.16?

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7.584

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CCSS.6.NS.B.3

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What does it mean to round a decimal?

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Rounding a decimal means adjusting the number to a nearby value that is simpler or easier to work with, often to a certain number of decimal places.

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CCSS.5.NBT.A.4

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What is the importance of decimal places in multiplication?

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Decimal places determine the precision of the result. The more decimal places, the more accurate the representation of the number.

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CCSS.5.NBT.B.7

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How do you check your work after multiplying decimals?

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You can check your work by estimating the product and comparing it to your answer. If your answer is significantly different from your estimate, recheck your calculations.

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CCSS.5.NBT.B.7