Decimal Models

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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. For example, 0.5 is a decimal.

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What does the term 'place value' mean in decimals?

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Place value refers to the value of a digit based on its position in a number. In the decimal number 3.14, the '3' is in the ones place, '1' is in the tenths place, and '4' is in the hundredths place.

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How do you add decimals?

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To add decimals, align the numbers by the decimal point and add as you would whole numbers, placing the decimal point in the answer directly below the other decimal points.

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What is the process of subtracting decimals?

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To subtract decimals, align the numbers by the decimal point, subtract as you would whole numbers, and place the decimal point in the answer directly below the other decimal points.

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What is multiplication of decimals?

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Multiplication of decimals involves multiplying the numbers as if they were whole numbers, then placing the decimal point in the product based on the total number of decimal places in the factors.

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What is division of decimals?

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To divide decimals, you can convert the divisor to a whole number by moving the decimal point to the right, then move the decimal point in the dividend the same number of places and divide as usual.

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What is the equation for 0.8 + 0.74?

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0.8 + 0.74 = 1.54.

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What is the equation for 1.54 - 0.74?

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1.54 - 0.74 = 0.8.

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What does 'dividing' mean in terms of decimals?

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Dividing means splitting a number into equal parts. For example, dividing 1.5 by 0.5 means finding how many times 0.5 fits into 1.5.

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What is the equation for 0.22 x 6?

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0.22 x 6 = 1.32.