Multiplying decimals

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What is multiplying decimals?

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Multiplying decimals involves multiplying two numbers that have decimal points, adjusting the final answer based on the total number of decimal places in the factors.

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CCSS.6.NS.B.3

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How do you multiply a whole number by a decimal?

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Multiply as if there is no decimal, then place the decimal in the product by counting the total decimal places in the factors.

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CCSS.5.NBT.B.7

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What is 89 multiplied by 3.6?

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320.4

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CCSS.6.NS.B.3

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If I am multiplying 2.45 by 3.2, how many times do I move my decimal on my final answer?

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Three decimal movements.

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CCSS.6.NS.B.3

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What is 32 multiplied by 6.7?

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214.4

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CCSS.6.NS.B.3

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What is 6.7 multiplied by 5?

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33.5

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CCSS.6.NS.B.3

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What is 54.3 multiplied by 2?

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108.6

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CCSS.6.NS.B.3

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What is the first step in multiplying decimals?

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Line up the numbers vertically, ignoring the decimal points.

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CCSS.6.NS.B.3

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How do you determine where to place the decimal in the product?

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Count the total number of decimal places in both factors and place the decimal in the product accordingly.

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CCSS.6.NS.B.3

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What happens if you multiply a decimal by a whole number?

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The product will still be a decimal, and the decimal point is placed based on the decimal in the original number.

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CCSS.5.NBT.B.7