Decimal Division Models

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What is decimal division?

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Decimal division is the process of dividing numbers that include decimal points, allowing us to find how many times one decimal number fits into another.

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What does the term 'dividend' mean?

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The dividend is the number that is being divided in a division problem.

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What does the term 'divisor' mean?

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The divisor is the number by which the dividend is divided.

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What is the 'quotient' in a division problem?

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The quotient is the result of dividing one number by another.

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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, move the decimal point in the dividend to the right if necessary, and then divide as you would with whole numbers.

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What is 0.8 divided by 4?

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0.8 divided by 4 equals 0.2.

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What is 0.21 divided by 7?

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0.21 divided by 7 equals 0.03.

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How can you represent decimals visually?

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Decimals can be represented using models such as grids, number lines, or shaded areas to show parts of a whole.

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What does a shaded portion in a decimal model represent?

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A shaded portion in a decimal model represents a specific decimal value based on the total area of the model.

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What is the decimal representation of 1.65?

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1.65 is represented as one whole and sixty-five hundredths.