Decimal x Power of Ten

The video tutorial explains the concept of decimal numbers, dividing them into whole and fractional parts. It introduces powers of 10, illustrating the pattern of zeros in each power. The tutorial demonstrates how to multiply decimal numbers by powers of 10, using examples and word problems to show practical applications. It concludes with a discussion on shortcuts for multiplying decimals by powers of 10.

What separates a decimal number into its whole number part and fractional part?

How do you multiply a decimal number by a power of 10?

What is the pattern observed in the powers of 10?

How many zeros are there in 10 to the 6th power?

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