Mathematics For Elementary Teachers With Activities
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Chapter 5.2, Problem 6P
Suppose you multiply a decimal that has 2 digits to the right of its decimal point by a decimal that has 3 digits to the right of its decimal points. Explain why you put the decimal point
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