IM: 6.5.5: Decimal Points in Products (Lesson)

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9 questions
5.1: Multiplying by 10
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In which equation is the value of x the largest?

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How many times the size of 0.81 is 810?

5.2: Fractionally Speaking: Powers of Ten
Work with a partner. One person solves the problems labeled “Partner A” and the other person solves those labeled “Partner B.” Then compare your results.
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Find each product or quotient. Be prepared to explain your reasoning.

Partner A
a. 250 \cdot 1/10 _______
b. 250 \cdot 1/100 _______
c. 48 \div 10 _______
d. 48 \div 100 _______

Partner B
a. 250 \div 10 _______
b. 250 \div 100 _______
c. 48 \cdot 1/10 _______
d. 48 \cdot 1/100 _______
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Use your work in the previous problems to find 720 \cdot (0.1) and 720 \cdot (0.01). Explain your reasoning.

Pause here for a class discussion.
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Find each product. Show your reasoning. a. 36 \cdot (0.1) _______
b. (24.5) \cdot (0.1) _______
c. (1.8) \cdot (0.1) _______
d. 54 \cdot (0.01) _______
e. (9.2) \cdot (0.01) _______
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Jada says: “If you multiply a number by 0.001, the decimal point of the number moves three places to the left.” Do you agree with her? Explain your reasoning.

5.3: Fractionally Speaking: Multiples of Powers of Ten
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Select all expressions that are equivalent to (0.6) \cdot (0.5). Be prepared to explain your reasoning.

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Find the value of (0.6) \cdot (0.5). Show your reasoning.

Are you ready for more?
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Ancient Romans used the letter I for 1, V for 5, X for 10, L for 50, C for 100, D for 500, and M for 1,000. Write a problem involving merchants at an agora, an open-air market, that uses multiplication of numbers written with Roman numerals.