Dividing Decimals by Whole Numbers with 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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How do you divide a decimal by a whole number?

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To divide a decimal by a whole number, you can use long division, moving the decimal point in the dividend as needed.

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What does 1.6 represent in blocks?

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1.6 represents 1 whole block and 6 tenths of another block.

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How many tenths are in 1.6?

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There are 16 tenths in 1.6.

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What is the result of 1.2 ÷ 2?

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The result of 1.2 ÷ 2 is 0.6.

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What is the result of 1.6 ÷ 4?

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The result of 1.6 ÷ 4 is 0.4.

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How can you represent 0.8 using blocks?

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0.8 can be represented by 8 tenths blocks.

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What is the relationship between division and fractions?

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Division can be expressed as a fraction, where the dividend is the numerator and the divisor is the denominator.

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What does it mean if a block model shows 1.6?

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It means that the model visually represents the value of 1.6 using blocks.

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How do you check if a block model correctly shows a decimal?

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You can count the blocks and compare the total to the decimal value.