Multiplying Decimals By Powers of 10

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What happens to a decimal number when it is multiplied by 10?

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The decimal point moves one place to the right.

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Calculate: 5.6 x 10

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56

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Calculate: 0.45 x 10

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4.5

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What is the result of multiplying a decimal by 100?

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The decimal point moves two places to the right.

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Calculate: 3.2 x 10

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32

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Calculate: 0.007 x 10

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0.07

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What is the result of multiplying 0.1 by 10?

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1

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Calculate: 9.99 x 10

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99.9

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What is the effect of multiplying by powers of 10 on whole numbers?

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The number increases by a factor of 10 for each power.

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Calculate: 0.003 x 10

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0.03