Multiplying Whole Numbers by Powers of 10 Using Place Value

This video tutorial teaches how to multiply whole numbers by powers of 10 using place value. It explains the concept of place value, demonstrates multiplication using the distributive property, and addresses common misunderstandings. The tutorial also covers powers of 10, using base 10 blocks for visualization, and identifying patterns in multiplication. Finally, it applies these concepts to solve a practical problem involving corn plants.

What is the product of 59 multiplied by 10?

• 590

• 600

• 580

• 610

When multiplying 79 by 10, what is the correct product?

• 160

• 900

• 790

• 700

What is a power of 10?

• A number divided by 10

• A number multiplied by 2

• A number multiplied by 5

• A number multiplied by 10 repeatedly

How does the value of a digit change when multiplied by 10?

• It remains the same

• It decreases by 5 times

• It decreases by 10 times

• It increases by 10 times

What happens to the digits in a number when multiplied by a power of 10?

• They shift to the right

• They remain unchanged

• They shift to the left

• They disappear

How many zeros are added to a number when multiplied by 100?

• One zero

• Two zeros

• Three zeros

• No zeros

What is the result of multiplying 84 by 100?

• 840

• 84

• 8400

• 84000