Multiplying Decimals Using the Standard Algorithm

This video tutorial teaches how to multiply decimals using the standard algorithm. It begins with an introduction to decimal multiplication and explains the role of decimal placeholders. The tutorial covers estimating the product, applying the standard algorithm, and verifying the reasonableness of the answer. It also explains why the standard algorithm works and summarizes the steps involved in multiplying decimals.

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