Decimal Operations Word Problems: 2/3 RL

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What is a decimal?

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A decimal is a fraction expressed in a special form. It represents a part of a whole number using a dot (decimal point) to separate the whole number from the fractional part.

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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 sum directly below the other decimal points.

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How do you subtract decimals?

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

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What is the process to multiply decimals?

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To multiply decimals, multiply the numbers as if they were whole numbers. Then, count the total number of decimal places in both numbers and place the decimal point in the product accordingly.

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How do you divide decimals?

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To divide decimals, move the decimal point in the divisor to the right until it is a whole number. Move the decimal point in the dividend the same number of places and then divide as you would with whole numbers.

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What is a word problem in mathematics?

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A word problem is a mathematical problem that is presented in the form of a story or real-life scenario, requiring the reader to extract the relevant information to solve it.

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How do you solve a word problem involving money?

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Identify the total amount, the amount spent, and the amount remaining. Use subtraction to find the initial amount if needed.

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If Larry bought bananas for $64.90 and has $3.96 left, how do you find out how much he had initially?

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Add the amount spent ($64.90) to the amount left ($3.96): $64.90 + $3.96 = $68.86.

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What does it mean to separate a quantity equally?

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To separate a quantity equally means to divide it into equal parts or groups.

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If a farmer has 102.3 pounds of okra and divides it into 3 boxes, how do you find the amount in each box?

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Divide the total weight (102.3 pounds) by the number of boxes (3): 102.3 ÷ 3 = 34.1 pounds per box.