5.3 F Dividing Decimals Models

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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 dividing decimals mean?

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Dividing decimals means finding out how many times one decimal number can fit into another.

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What is the hundredths place in a decimal?

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The hundredths place is the second digit to the right of the decimal point, representing one part of a hundred.

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How do you represent division with decimals using a model?

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You can use a visual model, like a shaded area, to show how a whole is divided into equal parts.

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What is the equation for dividing 1.4 by 2?

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1.4 ÷ 2 = 0.7

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What is the equation for dividing 0.40 by 5?

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0.40 ÷ 5 = 0.08

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How do you find the number of miles Eliza rode each day if she rode 4.50 miles in total over 5 days?

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4.50 ÷ 5 = 0.90 miles per day.

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What is the equation for dividing 3.20 by 8?

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3.20 ÷ 8 = 0.40

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What is the equation for dividing 2.40 by 4?

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2.40 ÷ 4 = 0.60

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What is a model in mathematics?

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A model is a visual representation that helps to understand mathematical concepts, such as division.