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Multiply the decimals. $$(0.2)(9)$$

   Multiply the decimals.
$$(0.2)(9)$$

Prealgebra & Introductory Algebra

Prealgebra & Introductory Algebra

Julie Miller, Molly… 2nd Edition

Chapter 6, Problem 12

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Key Concepts

Arithmetic Operations

Arithmetic operations encompass basic mathematical procedures such as addition, subtraction, multiplication, and division. Mastery of these operations, along with an understanding of properties such as the commutative and distributive properties, is essential for working accurately with both whole numbers and decimals.

Decimal Multiplication

Decimal multiplication involves multiplying numbers that are expressed with digits to the right of the decimal point. The process typically requires first ignoring the decimal points, multiplying the numbers as if they were whole numbers, and then placing the decimal point in the resulting product according to the total number of decimal places in the factors.

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