How to Multiply by 10
When you multiply a number by 10, there’s a super easy trick you can use!
Rule
When you multiply a number by , move the point in the number one place to the right.
There’s a special case you may come across: If the number you’re multiplying by isn’t a decimal number. In that case, there is always an invisible point behind the last digit. By moving the point one place to the right, you get a free place. You can fill this place with the digit .
The trick of moving the decimal point when multiplying by 10, is similar to a trick you can use when dividing by 10.
Example 1
Multiplying By 10
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I recommend that you watch instructional videos about multiplying by powers of ten.
