1. Multiplying Decimals
Use this PowerPoint Show to refresh your memory about how to Multiply Decimals.

2. The decimal points do not have to line up.
STEP 1
6.78 X 4.9
Re-write the decimal numbers so that the number with the most digits is on top. Make sure the last digits line up.
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6.78
x 4.9
Reminder
The decimal points do not have to line up.
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3. STEP 2
Ignore the decimal points and multiply the same way you would multiply whole numbers.
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6.78
There should be NO DECIMAL POINTS in your work! x
Don’t forget to put a zero down in the tenths place as a place holder. 61 2 1
Click arrow to see step 3 + 27 1 2 3 3 2 2 2

4. Click arrow to go to exit problems
STEP 3
Count how many decimal places there are in the two numbers that you are multiplying.
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2) Count over from the right, the number of places determined in step 1 and put the decimal point in the answer.
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6.78 2 x + 1
Click arrow to go to exit problems 61 2 1 + 27 1 2 . 3 3 3 2 2 2
# of decimal places that you put in your answer.

5. Click arrow to see answers
EXIT PROBLEMS
Directions: On a separate sheet of paper, complete the exit problems. Make sure everyone in your group completes the problems before you check the answers with the next slide
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6. 1) 2)
x 0.7 x
0.448
294
+ 6860 3)
7.154 x
1152
1.8432