Dividing Decimals by Single Digit Whole Number

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What is a decimal?

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A decimal is a number that includes a decimal point, which separates the whole number part from the fractional part.

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How do you divide a decimal by a whole number?

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To divide a decimal by a whole number, move the decimal point in the dividend (the number being divided) to the right as needed to make it a whole number, then divide as usual.

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What is the cost of a toy car if a toy airplane costs $4.84 and costs 4 times as much?

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$1.21

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If Chris bought 8 cookies for $4.16, how much does each cookie cost?

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$0.52

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What is the first step in dividing decimals?

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The first step is to identify the decimal and the whole number you are dividing by.

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What does it mean to 'move the decimal point'?

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Moving the decimal point means shifting its position to the right or left to convert a decimal into a whole number or vice versa.

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What is the result of dividing 4.84 by 4?

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1.21

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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 (result) by the divisor (whole number) to see if you get the original decimal.

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What is the relationship between multiplication and division?

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Multiplication and division are inverse operations; dividing a number is the same as multiplying by its reciprocal.

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If a toy costs $4.84, what is the cost of 2 toys?

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$9.68