Decimals - Multiply and Divide Powers of Ten

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What is a decimal?

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A decimal is a way of representing fractions using a point (decimal point) to separate the whole number part from the fractional part.

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What does multiplying a decimal by 10 do?

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Multiplying a decimal by 10 shifts the decimal point one place to the right.

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What does dividing a decimal by 10 do?

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Dividing a decimal by 10 shifts the decimal point one place to the left.

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0.765

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Calculate: 0.75 x 10

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7.5

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Calculate: .089 × 10 × 10

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8.9

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0.60

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5.5

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What is the value of 0.1 in decimal form?

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0.1 is one-tenth or 1/10.

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What is the value of 0.01 in decimal form?

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0.01 is one-hundredth or 1/100.