estimate 6 x 9.3
54
if you are using the strategy for multiplying decimals in the traditional algorithm way how would you do that?
Multiply normally, ignoring the decimal points. Then put the decimal point in the answer - it will have as many decimal places as the two original numbers combined.Count up how many numbers are after the decimal point in both numbers you are multiplying, then the answer should have that many numbers after its decimal point.
solve 6 x 9.3
55.8
if you are multiplying decimals and some one asked you how to use repeated addition to solve what would you say?
varied answers
A frog stew recipe calls for 3.75 pounds of meat. Jackson wants to make 5 batches of stew. How many pounds of meat does he need?ππ€£
18.75 lbs
if you are multiplying a decimal by a whole number what is the first step you would do if using the area model?
decompose the factors
Melody buys 12 pairs of sunglasses ππon Shein for $1.29 each. How much money does she spend on 12 pairs of sunglasses?
15.48
what are 2 models we used to multiply decimals?
answers vary
Peighton uses Tiktok 3 days a week. She uses it for 4.5 hours each day. Peighton's mom wants to know how many hours Peighton spends on Tiktok each week. To find the product of 3 and 4.5 for her mom, Peighton uses an area model. How many hours does Peighton spend on Tiktok each week?
13.5 hours
what is one way you have learned to multiply decimals by whole numbers?
explain.