A Painter's Canvas (Part 1) (Represent decimal numbers using area models and equivalent fractions)

The video tutorial explains how decimals represent parts of a whole, using an example of a canvas divided into 10 equal parts. It demonstrates how to calculate the fraction and decimal representation for different colored regions of the canvas: black, red, and green. The tutorial emphasizes understanding the relationship between fractions and decimals, particularly when the denominator is 10, leading to a single decimal place.

What does a decimal represent in relation to a whole?

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How many equal parts did the painter divide his canvas into?

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What is the fraction that represents the black region of the canvas?

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How do you convert the fraction 3/10 into a decimal?

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What decimal number represents the red portion of the canvas?

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