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Why is 3 x 1/10 less then 3x 10

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Answer:

Beause In the first equation 3 is being multiplied by .1 and the second equation is being multiplied by 10

Explanation:

1/10 In decimal for is .1 and .1 times 3 is .3

3 times 10 is 30 so therefore 3 x 1/10 less then 3x 10

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