Multiply and Divide by Powers of 10

Multiplying Decimals By Powers of ten

It's all about the Decimal Point!

Multiplying Decimals by Powers of ten

• Remember Multiply move the decimal to the right .

• Divide: Move the decimal to the left.

• Move the same number of spaces as you have zeros in the power of ten. example 100- move 2 spaces. 10 Move one space. 1000- move 3 spaces.

Multiple Choice

When you multiply a decimal number by a power of ten you

• Move the decimal to the left

• Move the decimal to the right

• Always move 2 spaces

• Always move one space.