Multiplying Decimals: Exercises in Multiplying Decimals
This clip reviews the basic rules for multiplying decimals, then provides practice problems requiring the student to locate the decimal point. The clip also notes that, "Â…our rule for decimals is based on the rule for exponents."
Multiplying Decimals: Summary: Multiplying Decimals
This clip summarizes multiplying decimals through a review of key points introduced in the lesson. These include the rule for multiplying two or more decimals, a shortcut for multiplying decimals by powers of 10, and an explanation that the basic ru...
Multiplying Decimals: Multiplying Decimals by Powers of Ten
This clip explains what it calls "a handy shortcut" that works when multiplying by powers of ten. "To multiply a decimal number by 10, move the decimal point one place to the right. To multiply by 100, move it two places to the right. To multiply by...
Multiplying Decimals: Rules for Multiplying Decimals
This clip explains the basic rules for multiplying decimals, stating that the first step is to multiply the numbers as if they were whole numbers, and then count up the number of digits to the right of the decimal point in both factors to determine ...