Dividing decimals by powers of 10 involves shifting the decimal point to the `____` by the number of places equal to the exponent of 10.

Flashcard 8 - Math Flashcard Set for the NLN NEX

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Explanation:

When dividing decimals by powers of 10, each power of 10 represents a shift in the decimal place to the left. This is because each power of 10 multiplies the decimal by 10, causing the digits to move leftward in the decimal representation.

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