Divide Decimals by Power of Ten

Divide Decimals by Power of Ten

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Mathematics

4th - 5th Grade

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The video tutorial explains how to divide decimal numbers by powers of ten. It begins with an introduction to decimal numbers, highlighting the whole and fractional parts. The concept of powers of ten is then explained, detailing how each power represents ten multiplied by itself a certain number of times. The tutorial provides a shortcut for dividing decimals by powers of ten, which involves moving the decimal point to the left according to the power's exponent. Examples are given to illustrate this method. A pattern is identified: the decimal point moves left as many times as the exponent of the power of ten. The video concludes by emphasizing the use of shortcuts in math.

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