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in a multiplication problem, you don't have to. in addition & subtraction, you do
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When do you line up the decimal?
you only line the decimals up when you are subtracting or adding not when you are multiplying im not sure about division...
How do you add decimal numbers?
Line up the decimal numbers like this, 100.5 + 9.0 then add normally and put in the decimal right below the decimal obove.^
Is 0.52 less than 0.25?
No it is more. If you line them up then compare for the biggest number from left to right it is obvious. (Line them up from the decimal)
What is the line over a repetitive decimal?
If there is a line over a decimal, it means the decimal is repetitive. If you are typing it would look like this... .7
To line up the currency symbols and decimal places within a column which number format should you choose?
accounting
Why is it important to line up the decimal point before or after adding a decimal?
That is because if you don't, you will get the wrong answer. It is ALWAYS important to LINE up the decimals.
Why is it important to line your decimal up?
Because if you don't line them up you will get a total different answer.
Do you line up decimal points when multiplyig?
Unlike addition, there is no need to line up the decimal points. Just multiply ignoring the decimal points. When you are done, move the decimal point of the result to the left equal to the number of digits after the decimal point for both multiplicands.
How do you multiply by a decimal?
line up the numbers and decimals multiply regularly then bring the decimal down
Explain why it is important to line up decimal numbers by their place value when you add or subtract them?
explain why it is important to line up decimal numbers by their place value when you add or subtract them
When do you line up the decimal?
you only line the decimals up when you are subtracting or adding not when you are multiplying im not sure about division...
How do you add decimal numbers?
Line up the decimal numbers like this, 100.5 + 9.0 then add normally and put in the decimal right below the decimal obove.^
Do you have to line up the decimal when you are adding?
You have to line up the decimal when adding but not when multiplying. Example: This one is adding 23.56+89.45 23.56 89.45 This one is multiplying 23.54*4.506 23.54 4.506
Why do you line up the decimal numbers?
We line up the decimal numbers so as to get accurate results. Example: 0.2 + 7.31 + 1.054 * It is easier to add this vertically. 0.2 7.31 1.054 ==== 8.564
Why do you line up decimal points?
It is easier to add up numbers. It may also be easier to spot errors where the decimal point is misplaced.
Why do we have to line up the decimal points when we subtract 1.7-85?
86.7
What is 0.88 plus 0.035 equals to?
To add decimal numbers you line up the decimal points... _0.88 +0.035 --------- _0.915
