Compare Decimals

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What is a decimal?

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A decimal is a fraction expressed in a special form, where the denominator is a power of ten, typically represented with a decimal point.

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How do you compare two decimals?

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To compare two decimals, align them by the decimal point and compare digit by digit from left to right.

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What does the symbol '<' mean in decimal comparison?

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The symbol '<' means 'less than' and is used to indicate that the decimal on the left is smaller than the decimal on the right.

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What does the symbol '>' mean in decimal comparison?

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The symbol '>' means 'greater than' and is used to indicate that the decimal on the left is larger than the decimal on the right.

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What does the symbol '=' mean in decimal comparison?

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The symbol '=' means 'equal to' and is used to indicate that both decimals have the same value.

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What is the place value of the digit 7 in the decimal 13.75?

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The place value of the digit 7 in 13.75 is seven tenths.

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How do you express the decimal 0.29 in words?

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The decimal 0.29 is expressed in words as twenty-nine hundredths.

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What is the value of the digit in the hundredths place in the decimal 0.35?

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The value of the digit in the hundredths place in the decimal 0.35 is five hundredths.

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How do you convert a decimal to a fraction?

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To convert a decimal to a fraction, write the decimal over its place value (e.g., 0.75 = 75/100) and simplify if possible.

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What is the decimal equivalent of $8.09?

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The decimal equivalent of $8.09 is simply 8.09.