standard_description: Explain patterns in the number of zeros of the product when multiplying a number by powers of 10, and explain patterns in the placement of the decimal point when a decimal is multiplied or divided by a power of 10. Use whole-number exponents to denote powers of 10.
problem_activity: Problem 1
For parts (a) and (b) below,
Solve. Show or explain your work.
Assess the reasonableness of your answer.
a.   910 × 233
b.   852 × 488
Problem 2
Damian’s work on a multiplication problem is shown below.
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a.   Why is Damian’s answer not reasonable? Use estimation in your explanation.
b.   What mistake do you think Damian made? Why do you think he made that mistake?
c.   Find the correct product of 5,126 × 47.


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