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0. Review of Algebra4h 18m
1. Equations & Inequalities3h 18m
2. Graphs of Equations43m
3. Functions2h 17m
4. Polynomial Functions1h 44m
5. Rational Functions1h 23m
6. Exponential & Logarithmic Functions2h 28m
7. Systems of Equations & Matrices4h 6m
8. Conic Sections2h 23m
9. Sequences, Series, & Induction1h 22m
10. Combinatorics & Probability1h 45m

0. Review of Algebra

Exponents

College Algebra

0. Review of Algebra

Exponents

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Problem 125

Textbook Question

Multiply or divide as indicated. 124.03 /100

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Identify the operation: The problem asks you to divide 124.03 by 100.

Understand the concept: Dividing by 100 is equivalent to moving the decimal point two places to the left.

Apply the concept: Take the number 124.03 and move the decimal point two places to the left.

Write down the new number after moving the decimal point.

Verify your result by considering if the number is smaller than the original, as expected when dividing by a number greater than 1.

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Key Concepts

Here are the essential concepts you must grasp in order to answer the question correctly.

Division

Division is one of the four basic arithmetic operations, representing the process of determining how many times one number is contained within another. In the context of the question, dividing 124.03 by 100 involves finding out how many groups of 100 fit into 124.03, which can also be interpreted as distributing 124.03 into 100 equal parts.

Decimal Numbers

Decimal numbers are numbers that include a decimal point, which separates the whole number part from the fractional part. In this case, 124.03 consists of the whole number 124 and the decimal fraction 0.03. Understanding how to manipulate decimal numbers is crucial for performing operations like division accurately.

Place Value

Place value refers to the value of a digit based on its position within a number. In decimal numbers, each position to the left of the decimal point represents increasing powers of ten, while each position to the right represents decreasing powers of ten. Recognizing place value is essential when dividing decimals, as it helps in determining the correct placement of the decimal point in the result.