Decimal Operations 13 December 2024

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Define decimal division.

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Decimal division is the process of dividing numbers that include decimal points, which can result in a decimal quotient.

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What is the first step in dividing decimals?

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The first step is to make the divisor a whole number by moving the decimal point to the right.

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How do you adjust the dividend when dividing decimals?

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You move the decimal point in the dividend the same number of places to the right as you did in the divisor.

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What is a quotient?

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A quotient is the result of division.

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Explain how to divide a decimal by a whole number.

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To divide a decimal by a whole number, you can perform the division as you would with whole numbers, placing the decimal point in the quotient directly above the decimal point in the dividend.

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What is the importance of estimating before dividing decimals?

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Estimating helps to check if the final answer is reasonable and to identify potential errors in calculations.

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What is the relationship between multiplication and division of decimals?

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Multiplication and division are inverse operations; dividing by a number is the same as multiplying by its reciprocal.

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How can you check your division of decimals?

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You can check your division by multiplying the quotient by the divisor to see if you get the original dividend.