Dividing Decimals: Key Concepts and Techniques

The video tutorial demonstrates how to divide 5.005 by 7 using long division. It emphasizes the importance of tracking the decimal point throughout the process. The tutorial begins by setting up the problem, placing the decimal correctly, and then proceeds with the traditional long division steps. The instructor guides through each step, including bringing down numbers and subtracting, until the division is complete. The final result of the division is 0.715.

What is the first step in dividing 5.005 by 7?

• Subtract 7 from 5

• Put the decimal point in the quotient

• Rewrite it as 5.005 divided by 7

• Multiply 5 by 7

Where should the decimal point be placed in the quotient?

• To the left of the ones place

• Directly above the decimal in the dividend

• To the right of the ones place

• At the end of the quotient

How many times does 7 go into 5?

• Seven times

• One time

• Zero times

• Five times

What is the result of 7 times 7?

• 50

• 48

• 49

• 47

After bringing down the first 0, how many times does 7 go into 50?

• Five times

• Eight times

• Seven times

• Six times

What is the next step after subtracting 49 from 50?

• Multiply by 7

• Divide by 7

• Bring down another 0

• Add 7

How many times does 7 go into 10?

• Two times

• Zero times

• Three times

• One time

What is the result of 1 times 7?

• 3

• 7

• 10

• 1

What is the final quotient of 5.005 divided by 7?

• 0.705

• 0.725

• 0.715

• 0.735