What is the first step in solving a word problem with decimals?

Decimal Operations and Word Problems

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Mathematics
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4th - 5th Grade
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Thomas White
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10 questions
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1.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Write down all numbers
Guess the answer
Highlight important information
Ignore the units
2.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Rachel found three pieces of cable. What is the total length if the pieces are 9.4m, 8.1m, and 11m?
29.5m
30.5m
27.5m
28.5m
3.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Why is it important to align decimal points when adding decimals?
To make the numbers look neat
To ensure accurate addition
To make subtraction easier
To avoid using a calculator
4.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What is the result of subtracting 7.4 from 23?
16.6
15.6
14.6
17.6
5.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
When subtracting decimals, what should you do if the numbers have different decimal places?
Round off the numbers
Subtract without aligning
Ignore the decimals
Add zeros to equalize decimal places
6.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Ryan needs to drive 23 miles to work. If he has driven 7.4 miles, how many more miles does he need to drive?
15.6 miles
16.6 miles
14.6 miles
17.6 miles
7.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
In a multi-step word problem, what is the first operation you should perform?
Division
Multiplication
Subtraction
Addition
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