Multiplying Decimals By Powers of 10

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What is a decimal?

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A decimal is a number that includes a decimal point, which separates the whole number part from the fractional part.

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What does it mean to multiply by a power of 10?

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Multiplying by a power of 10 means to shift the decimal point to the right for positive powers or to the left for negative powers.

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What is 10^1?

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10^1 is equal to 10.

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What is 10^2?

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10^2 is equal to 100.

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What is 10^3?

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10^3 is equal to 1,000.

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What is 10^4?

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10^4 is equal to 10,000.

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How do you multiply a decimal by 10?

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To multiply a decimal by 10, move the decimal point one place to the right.

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How do you multiply a decimal by 100?

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To multiply a decimal by 100, move the decimal point two places to the right.

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What is 0.372 x 10^4?

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0.372 x 10^4 = 3,720.

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What is 0.0891 x 10^4?

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0.0891 x 10^4 = 891.