Yes, When Adding and Subtracting decimals you should line up the decimals. You need to keep each place value in the same column, the same as when you add whole numbers you keep the ones column lined up, same for the tens, etc. Lining up the decimal points makes sure that the tenths column is kept together, same for the hundredths, and so on.
You are more likely to make a mistake.
When subtracting, the number moves to the left (negative direction). When adding, the number moves to the right (positive direction).
Subtracting a negative number is the same as adding a positive number. Also, adding a negative number is the same as subtracting a positive number. -7 + (-5) = -7 - 5 = -12 -7 - (-5) = -7 + 5 = -2
explain why it is important to line up decimal numbers by their place value when you add or subtract them
Because the number of digits after the decimal place in a product does not require that.
Yes.
This is true for adding and subtracting ALL numbers, not just decimal representations.
Because when adding or subtracting, the operations must take account of the place values of individual digits in the numbers. When multiplying, only the overall order of magnitudes are relevant for placing the decimal point in the product.
line up the decimal point when your adding and subtracting. add annex a zero when you have extra number. sometimes you can use a number line.
you only line the decimals up when you are subtracting or adding not when you are multiplying im not sure about division...
It stops you from adding tens to hundreds, or subtracting thousands from millions. The place value is used to line up columns correctly to ensure that the correct values are being used. The decimal point is the deciding factor in locating the proper numbers.
You are more likely to make a mistake.
The simplest way is to line up the numbers so that their decimal points are aligned, and corresponding digits are also aligned according to their place value.
Hey awesome Question. The answer is no you do not have to line up the decimals when multyping only when adding and subtracting. The main thing is when you multiply make sure you put the decimal in the right place in your answer. YOu count how may places their are behind the decimals in BOTH numbers then you make sure their are that many places behind the decimal in you answer. :)
you have to line up the decimal points because you need to keep each place value in the same column so when you add or subtract you wont make any errors
When subtracting, the number moves to the left (negative direction). When adding, the number moves to the right (positive direction).
Because 42.0+7.8 is different from adding 42+78. it makes adding easier!