Decimal Multiplication Models

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What is decimal multiplication?

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Decimal multiplication is the process of multiplying numbers that have decimal points, which involves aligning the numbers and multiplying as if they were whole numbers, then placing the decimal point in the product.

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How do you multiply decimals?

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To multiply decimals, multiply the numbers as if they were whole numbers, then count the total number of decimal places in both factors and place the decimal point in the product accordingly.

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What is the product of 0.8 and 0.9?

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0.8 x 0.9 = 0.72

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What is the product of 0.7 and 0.4?

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0.7 x 0.4 = 0.28

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What is the product of 0.7 and 0.5?

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0.7 x 0.5 = 0.35

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What is the product of 0.17 and 3?

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0.17 x 3 = 0.51

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What is the product of 0.1 and 0.6?

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0.1 x 0.6 = 0.06

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What does it mean to align decimal points in multiplication?

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Aligning decimal points means ensuring that the numbers are lined up correctly according to their place values before performing the multiplication.

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What is the importance of counting decimal places in multiplication?

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Counting decimal places is important because it determines where to place the decimal point in the final product.

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What is the product of 0.08 and 0.09?

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0.08 x 0.09 = 0.0072