Modeling Decimal & Whole Number Multiplication

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What is decimal multiplication?

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Decimal multiplication is the process of multiplying numbers that include decimals, which represent parts of a whole.

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What is the equation for the decimal multiplication model?

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The equation for the decimal multiplication model can be represented as: a x b = c, where a and b can be whole numbers or decimals.

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What is the product of 0.25 x 8?

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The product of 0.25 x 8 is 2.

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What is the product of 0.28 x 5?

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The product of 0.28 x 5 is 1.4.

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How do you represent 0.4 x 0.2 in a model?

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0.4 x 0.2 can be represented in a model by showing 0.4 as 4 tenths and 0.2 as 2 tenths.

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What does it mean to multiply by a decimal?

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Multiplying by a decimal means you are finding a part of a whole, which can result in a smaller number.

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What is the product of 4 x 0.2?

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The product of 4 x 0.2 is 0.8.

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How many groups are in the model for 0.8 x 25?

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There are 3 groups in the model for 0.8 x 25.

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What is the product of 0.6 x 10?

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The product of 0.6 x 10 is 6.

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What is the product of 0.5 x 4?

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The product of 0.5 x 4 is 2.