Real math help.
How Do You Multiply a Decimal by a Whole Number?
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If you want to multiply a decimal by a whole number, just ignore the decimal point and multiply like normal! Then, bring the decimal point back for the answer. This tutorial shows you the entire process step-by-step.
Background Tutorials
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Types of Numbers
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What are Natural and Whole Numbers?
The natural numbers are also called the counting numbers. The whole numbers are almost exactly as the natural numbers the same except for one small difference! Watch this tutorial and learn the difference between natural and whole numbers.
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Operations With Whole Numbers
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How Do You Multiply a Two-Digit Number by a One-Digit Number?
Multiplication is a building block of math, so it's important to be comfortable with it! This tutorial gives you practice multiplying a one digit number by a two digit number.
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Representing Decimals
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What are Decimals?
Have you ever looked at the price of something? It's usually given as a decimal! Decimals are a very helpful part of math and can be found in may places in the real world. Watch this tutorial to learn all about decimals!
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Further Exploration
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Decimal Operation Problems
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How Do You Multiply Decimals?
Doing math with paper and pencil can come in real handy, so make sure you're comfortable multiplying decimals by hand. After all, you don't want the calculator to be a crutch!
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Multiplying Decimals
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How Do You Multiply a Decimal by a Whole Number Using Estimation to Place the Decimal?
When you multiply a decimal and a whole number, removing the decimal point can make multiplying easier, but where does the decimal point go when you want to get your answer? In this tutorial, you'll see how to estimate the location of the decimal point after you multiply!
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