Subtracting Decimals
Authored by Antwanette Coleman
Mathematics
5th Grade
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1.
FILL IN THE BLANK QUESTION
1 min • 1 pt
What is the first thing you want to do?
(a)
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CCSS.5.NBT.B.7
2.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What is the first step in subtracting decimals like 29.8 and 5.73?
Align the decimals vertically.
Start subtracting from the leftmost digit.
Add zeros to the left of the decimal.
Multiply both numbers by 10.
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CCSS.5.NBT.B.7
3.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Why do we align the decimals when subtracting decimal numbers?
To ensure each place value is correctly subtracted.
Because it looks neater.
To make the numbers larger.
To avoid borrowing.
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CCSS.5.NBT.B.7
4.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What should you do if there is a zero in the place where you need to subtract?
Skip the subtraction for that place.
Borrow from the next highest place value.
Change the zero to a nine.
Just write zero as the result.
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CCSS.2.NBT.B.7
5.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What is a common mistake when subtracting decimals like 29.8 from 5.73?
Lining up the rightmost digits instead of the decimals.
Subtracting from right to left.
Adding instead of subtracting.
Forgetting to write the decimal in the answer.
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CCSS.5.NBT.B.7
6.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
After placing a placeholder zero, what is the next step in decimal subtraction?
Move the decimal point.
Rewrite the numbers.
Subtract the highest place value digits.
Start subtracting from the rightmost digit.
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CCSS.5.NBT.B.7
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