This is a blog of today's math notes.
How do you multiply by decimals? First we will look at dividing by .5
Multiplying by decimals is the same thing as dividing by whole numbers. But how is that possible?
If you multiply something by less than 1 you're going to get a smaller number than the number you are dividing by. 2x.5= 1. Its the same as 2 divided by 2.
eg. 46x2.5
Let's break it down.
40x2=80 6x2=12
80+12=92
Now we have the decimal part.
When you see x.5 it means to divide by 2
So 40 multiplied by .5 really means 40 divided by 2
40 divided by 2 equals 20
6 divided by two equals 3
20+3=23
92+23=115
So 46x2.5= 115
Here's a video that might help.
One thing the video brought up is that even though it looks like the answer is 3,864 you have to consider the numbers after the decimal point that hold value. In the equation the digits .1 and .4 are after the decimal point so you move the decimal point two places to the left. You will get 38.64 instead of 3,864.
I'm sorry about the fact that my keyboard doesnt have a divide button on it.
Remember: Math Links page 57-59 numbers 3-21 isn't homework
Here's an excellent link to a website that explains the concept of multiplying decimals well.
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GREAT JOB! I really liked that you explained some of the things that were in the video. When you were explaining how multiplying a decimal is just like dividing I thought that it was very easy to understand and also was your example. But next time maybe try to find more pictures that would help explain, like a picture that had arrows showing where the decimal had moved to and how far it moved. But overall, you did a FABULOUS job! Keep up the good work! :D
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