Adding and Subtracting Decimals Word Problems

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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 add decimals?

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To add decimals, align the numbers by the decimal point and add as you would whole numbers, placing the decimal point in the sum directly below the other decimal points.

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How do you subtract decimals?

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To subtract decimals, align the numbers by the decimal point and subtract as you would whole numbers, placing the decimal point in the difference directly below the other decimal points.

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What does it mean to round a decimal?

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Rounding a decimal means adjusting its value to make it simpler while keeping it close to the original value, often to a specified place value.

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What is the value of 0.982 compared to 0.939?

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0.982 is greater than 0.939.

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If Steve gives $78.88 to Gerald from $95.61, how much does he have left?

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$16.73

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Paige grew 4.62 cm in the first year and 7.7 cm in the second year. How much did she grow altogether?

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12.32 cm

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What is the birth weight of Tyerra rounded to the nearest hundredth?

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8.33 pounds

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If Judith has $36.23 left after buying oranges for $93.13, how much did she start with?

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$129.36

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What is the first step in solving a word problem involving decimals?

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