Decimal Word Problems- All Operations

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What is a decimal?

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A decimal is a fraction whose denominator is a power of ten, represented with a dot (decimal point) separating the whole number from the fractional part.

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How do you subtract decimals?

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To subtract decimals, align the numbers by the decimal point, subtract as you would with whole numbers, and place the decimal point in the answer.

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CCSS.5.NBT.B.7

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What is the process to 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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CCSS.6.NS.B.3

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How do you divide decimals?

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To divide decimals, move the decimal point in the divisor to make it a whole number, then move the decimal point in the dividend the same number of places and divide as usual.

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CCSS.5.NBT.B.6

CCSS.6.NS.B.2

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What is the value of 0.72 - 0.34?

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0.38

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CCSS.5.NBT.B.7

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If Riley charges $3.85 per hour and works 8 hours, how much does she earn?

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$30.80

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CCSS.7.EE.B.3

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Calculate 5.75 ÷ 0.25.

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23

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CCSS.6.NS.B.3

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How many gallons of gas does Ms. Canipe buy in 6 weeks if she buys 14.4 gallons a week?

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86.4 gallons

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CCSS.6.NS.B.3

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If Larry has $3.96 left after buying bananas for $64.90, how much did he have initially?

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$68.86

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CCSS.7.NS.A.3

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What is the first step in solving a decimal word problem?

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Read the problem carefully to understand what is being asked and identify the relevant information.

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CCSS.6.NS.B.3