IXL | Multiply and divide by a power of ten: with exponents

Find the value.

936.73

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Learn with an example

question

Find the value.

227.31

solution

Divide to find the value.

227.31

is the same as 100

227.31

100

is the same as 100

Divide

2.2731

Divide

Notice that when you divide by a power of ten, the exponent tells you how many places to move the decimal point. Since this equation shows dividing by

move the decimal point 2 places to the

left.

227.31

→

2.2731

Looking for more? Try these:

Lesson: Multiplying decimals by powers of 10

Lesson: Dividing decimals by powers of 10

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BB.2Multiply a decimal by a power of ten: with exponents

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Lesson: Multiplying decimals by powers of 10

Lesson: Dividing decimals by powers of 10

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