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If 2.5 is multiplied by 100, what is the result?
If 2.5 is multiplied by 100, what is the result?
Which property of multiplication states that the order of the factors does not affect the product?
Which property of multiplication states that the order of the factors does not affect the product?
Calculate 15.2 multiplied by 0.007. Which step ensures the correct placement of the decimal point?
Calculate 15.2 multiplied by 0.007. Which step ensures the correct placement of the decimal point?
When multiplying 3 x 4 and 4 x 3, what property of multiplication is being demonstrated?
When multiplying 3 x 4 and 4 x 3, what property of multiplication is being demonstrated?
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What is the result of multiplying any number by zero?
What is the result of multiplying any number by zero?
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What is the proper multiplication of 2.5 and 1.2 after multiplying as whole numbers?
What is the proper multiplication of 2.5 and 1.2 after multiplying as whole numbers?
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Which example illustrates the Distributive Property?
Which example illustrates the Distributive Property?
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Study Notes
Multiplication
- Multiplication is a fundamental arithmetic operation representing repeated addition. It's a shorthand for repeated addition.
- Example: 3 x 4 = 3 + 3 + 3 + 3 = 12.
- The 'x' symbol represents multiplication.
- Multiplication is commutative: 3 x 4 = 4 x 3.
- Multiplication is associative: (2 x 3) x 4 = 2 x (3 x 4).
- Multiplication is distributive over addition and subtraction: 2 x (3 + 5) = (2 x 3) + (2 x 5).
Multiplication by Decimals
- Multiplying decimals follows the same principles as whole numbers, but requires careful placement of the decimal point.
- Multiply the numbers as if they were whole numbers.
- Count the total number of decimal places in both factors.
- Place the decimal point in the product so that it has the same number of decimal places as the total count in the factors.
Examples of Multiplying Decimals
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Example: 2.5 x 1.2
- Multiply as whole numbers: 25 x 12 = 300
- Count decimal places: 2.5 (1), 1.2 (1), total = 2.
- Place decimal point: 3.00 or 3.
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Example: 0.03 x 0.4
- Multiply as whole numbers: 3 x 4 = 12
- Count decimal places: 0.03 (2), 0.4 (1), total = 3.
- Place decimal point: 0.012
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Example: 15.2 x 0.007
- Multiply as whole numbers: 152 x 7 = 1064
- Count decimal places: 15.2 (1), 0.007 (3), total = 4.
- Place decimal point: 0.1064
Multiplying Decimals with Larger Numbers
- The method remains the same for larger decimal numbers. Precise decimal placement is crucial.
Multiplication Properties
- Commutative Property: a x b = b x a
- Associative Property: (a x b) x c = a x (b x c)
- Distributive Property: a x (b + c) = (a x b) + (a x c)
- Identity Property: a x 1 = a
- Zero Property: a x 0 = 0
Multiplication with Factors of 10
- Multiplying by factors of 10 (10, 100, 1000, etc.) involves moving the decimal point to the right by the number of zeros in the factor.
- Example: 2.5 x 10 = 25, 2.5 x 100 = 250, 2.5 x 1000 = 2500
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This quiz covers the essential principles of multiplication, including the concepts of commutativity, associativity, and distributivity. It also delves into the specifics of multiplying decimals, providing a comprehensive understanding of both whole numbers and decimal multiplication techniques.
