Chapter 11.8
Word problems for decimals and integers
What You'll Learn
Apply multiplication and division to solve real-world problems involving decimals and integers
Calculate rates by dividing total change by time intervals in word problems
Interpret negative and positive decimal values in context (temperature, depth, money)
Convert between different time units to solve multi-step problems
Use long multiplication and division with decimals to find unit rates and totals
What You'll Practice
1
Calculating library fines by multiplying daily rates over multiple weeks
2
Finding total depth by multiplying rope lengths across multiple robots
3
Determining temperature change rates by dividing total change by hours
4
Solving unit price problems by dividing total cost by quantity
5
Computing plant growth over different time periods using multiplication and division
Why This Matters
Word problems with decimals and integers prepare you for everyday situations like budgeting, comparing prices, calculating rates, and understanding measurements. These skills are essential for managing money, analyzing data in science, and making informed decisions in daily life.
This Unit Includes
9 Video lessons
Skills
Decimal Multiplication
Decimal Division
Word Problems
Unit Rates
Integers
Real-World Applications
Multi-Step Problems
