Adding and Subtracting Decimals Word Problems

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What is the sum of 10.9 hours, 8.6 hours, and 12.4 hours?

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31.9 hours

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CCSS.6.NS.B.3

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If Mrs. Stigall had $135.62 and deposited $58.90, how much does she have now?

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$194.52

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CCSS.6.NS.B.3

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Ms. Stigall buys shoes for $47.82 and a top for $13.36. If she pays with $100, how much change does she get?

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$38.82

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CCSS.7.NS.A.3

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In a relay race of 22.01 kilometers, if Mr. Argo ran 9.41 kilometers, how far did Mr. Stone run?

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12.6 km

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CCSS.6.NS.B.3

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Mrs. Hau has $20. After spending $2.15 on a Slurpee and $6.58 on candy, how much money does she have left?

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$11.27

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CCSS.7.NS.A.3

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What is the process of adding decimals?

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Align the decimal points and add as you would whole numbers, carrying over if necessary.

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CCSS.5.NBT.B.7

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What is the process of subtracting decimals?

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Align the decimal points and subtract as you would whole numbers, borrowing if necessary.

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CCSS.5.NBT.B.7

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Define 'decimal'.

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A decimal is a fraction expressed in a special form, where the denominator is a power of ten.

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What does it mean to 'round' a decimal?

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To round a decimal means to reduce the number of digits after the decimal point to make it simpler while keeping its value close.

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CCSS.5.NBT.A.4

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How do you convert a decimal to a fraction?

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Write the decimal over its place value (e.g., 0.75 = 75/100) and simplify.