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Decimal Word Problems

Grade 545 min

aligned to 5.ce.3 Solve Single-step And Multistep Contextual Problems Involving Addition, Subtraction, And Multiplication Of Decimals.

Learning Objective

I can solve one-step and multi-step word problems using addition, subtraction, and multiplication with decimals.

Lesson Flow

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5 min

Multiplying decimals word problem | Decimals | Pre-Algebra | Khan Academy

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Practice

14 min

7 questions • Short answer

Exit Ticket

5 min

“A store sells candy for $0.85 per piece. If Sarah buys 12 pieces of candy, what is the total cost? John buys a book for $7.50 and a magazine for $3.25. He pays with a $20 bill. How much change does he receive? ”

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