Divide a decimal number by a power of ten

Divide a decimal number by a power of ten

In this lesson you will learn to divide a decimal number by 10 and 100 by using your understanding of place value.

ADDITIONAL MATERIALS

STANDARDS

CCSS.5.NBT.A.2 Explain patterns in the number of zeros of the product when multiplying a number by powers of 10, and explain patterns in the placement of the decimal point when a decimal is multiplied or divided by a power of 10. Use whole-number exponents to denote powers of 10.

IN.5.NS.4 Explain patterns in the number of zeros of the product when multiplying a number by powers of 10, and explain patterns in the placement of the decimal point when a decimal is multiplied or divided by a power of 10. Use whole-number exponents to denote powers of 10.

VA.NS.7.1.b compare and order numbers greater than zero written in scientific notation;

VA.CE.5.5.a estimate and determine the product and quotient of two numbers involving decimals; and

FL.MAFS.5.NBT.1.2 Explain patterns in the number of zeros of the product when multiplying a number by powers of 10, and explain patterns in the placement of the decimal point when a decimal is multiplied or divided by a power of 10. Use whole-number exponents to denote powers of 10.