Subtracting Decimals from Whole Numbers

What is the first step in subtracting a decimal from a whole number?

• Convert the decimal to a fraction

• Add placeholder zeros

• Line up the decimals

• Directly subtract the numbers

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CCSS.5.NBT.B.7

Where is the decimal point placed in a whole number?

• Before the number

• After the number

• There is no decimal point in a whole number

• In the middle of the number

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CCSS.5.NBT.A.3A

In the example 9 minus 0.85, what is the value of the placeholder zero?

• 0.85

• 0.09

• 0.50

• 0.00

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CCSS.5.NBT.B.7

What is the result of 10 minus 5 in the first example?

• 4

• 3

• 5

• 6

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CCSS.1.OA.A.1

What is the final answer for 9 minus 0.85?

• 9.50

• 9.15

• 8.15

• 8.50

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CCSS.5.NBT.B.7

In the second example, where is the decimal point placed in the number 37?

• Between 3 and 7

• After 7

• Before 3

• There is no decimal point

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CCSS.5.NBT.A.3A

What is the placeholder zero used for in the second example?

• To make the numbers equal in length

• To change the value of the number

• To subtract from the whole number

• To add to the decimal

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CCSS.5.NBT.B.7

What is the result of 10 minus 4 in the second example?

• 7

• 5

• 6

• 8

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CCSS.2.OA.A.1

What is the final answer for 37 minus 5.4?

• 31.4

• 32.6

• 31.6

• 30.6

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CCSS.5.NBT.B.7

What are the key steps to subtract a decimal from a whole number?

• Convert to fractions, subtract, and convert back

• Ignore the decimal and subtract directly

• Line up the decimals, use placeholder zeros, and subtract

• Add the numbers first, then subtract

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CCSS.5.NBT.B.7