Lesson 6: How Do We Multiply and Divide Decimals by Powers of 10?

Introduction

In this lesson, you will learn how to multiply and divide decimals by powers of 10.

Yesterday, you continued practicing solving real world problems with decimals. Today, we are going to expand our understanding of Powers of 10 by multiplying and dividing decimals by Powers of 10.

Before we begin, let’s take a minute to review and complete the warm up below.

Name that Equation! 

  1. Look at the model pictured. In your journal, write the equation that matches this model. 
  2. How did you know this was the correct equation?

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In Your Journal: Title your next page “Multiplying and Dividing Decimals by Powers of 10”. On this page, write the notes found on the presentation below. Remember, you can paraphrase instead of writing word for word. Male sure to include ALL examples.

 

 Multiplying and Dividing | Powers of 10 Practice 

Now, let’s practice this skill with the activity below!

 

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