Answers for math grade 5 strategies to divide decimals unit test
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1. Understand place value: Make sure you understand the place value system when working with decimals. Each place value is ten times smaller than the previous one (e.g., tenths, hundredths, thousandths).
2. Set up the problem correctly: Align the decimal points of the dividend and divisor. If necessary, add zeros to the right of the dividend to ensure they have the same number of decimal places.
3. Convert to whole numbers: Since dividing by a decimal is equivalent to multiplying by its reciprocal, you can move the decimal places to the right until the divisor becomes a whole number. Do the same to the dividend.
4. Divide as with whole numbers: Treat the converted dividend and divisor as whole numbers. Perform long division as usual, ignoring the decimal points at this stage.
5. Place the decimal point: Once you have the quotient as a whole number, count the total number of decimal places in the dividend and the divisor. Place the decimal point in the quotient directly above the decimal point in the dividend. The number of decimal places in the dividend is the same as the number of decimal places in the quotient.
6. Check your answer: After performing the division, multiply the quotient by the divisor. The result should be similar to the dividend. Round the product to the nearest whole number if necessary.
Remember to practice these strategies and solve various division problems with decimals to strengthen your understanding and skills.