Dividing decimals with models

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What is the process of dividing decimals called?

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Dividing decimals is the process of dividing numbers that have decimal points, which involves aligning the decimal points and performing the division as with whole numbers.

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How do you represent the division of decimals using a model?

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You can represent the division of decimals using models such as area models or number lines, which visually demonstrate how one decimal is divided by another.

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What is the equation for dividing 3.5 by 7?

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3.5 ÷ 7 = 0.5.

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What is the inverse operation of division?

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The inverse operation of division is multiplication.

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True or False: 2 divided by 0.2 equals 10.

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True.

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How do you convert a division problem into a multiplication problem?

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To convert a division problem into a multiplication problem, you can multiply the quotient by the divisor to get the dividend.

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What is a common mistake when dividing decimals?

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A common mistake is misplacing the decimal point in the quotient.

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What is the first step in dividing decimals?

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The first step is to make the divisor a whole number by moving the decimal point to the right.

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How do you check your division of decimals?

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You can check your division by multiplying the quotient by the divisor to see if you get the original dividend.

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What is the result of dividing 0.36 by 3?

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0.36 ÷ 3 = 0.12.