Topic Heading = More Dividing With Decimals

Write the problem and correct answer in your journal... 1.Find the quotient: / Place the decimal point in the quotient: / 8.6 = Jacob bought a new computer for $2, He is paying $88.50 a month for the computer. For how many months will he have to make payments?

Check your work with a calculator… Discuss with your partner... –Did you both get the correct answer? How do you know? –If you didn’t get the correct answer, where did you miscalculate? –Did you remember to correctly include dollar signs and decimal points? –How does your answer change if you forget to put identifying marks ($ or decimal point)?

What are the answers? 1.Find the quotient: / Place the decimal point in the quotient: / 8.6 = Jacob bought a new computer for $2, He is paying $88.50 a month for the computer. For how many months will he have to make payments?

Independent Practice Create two word problems in your journal that include decimals and division.