Decimals on a Number Line

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What is a decimal number?

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A decimal number is a number that includes a decimal point, which separates the whole number part from the fractional part. For example, 5.8 is a decimal number.

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How do you represent decimals on a number line?

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Decimals are represented on a number line by dividing the segments between whole numbers into ten equal parts, where each part represents one-tenth.

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What decimal is represented by the point halfway between 0 and 1 on a number line?

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The decimal represented by the point halfway between 0 and 1 is 0.5.

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What is the decimal equivalent of 3 tenths?

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The decimal equivalent of 3 tenths is 0.3.

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How can you identify the value of a decimal on a number line?

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To identify the value of a decimal on a number line, locate the point and determine its position relative to the nearest whole numbers.

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What decimal number is represented by point H if it is located just before 52 on a number line?

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Point H could be represented by the decimal number 51.87.

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What is the value of 0.4 in terms of tenths?

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The value of 0.4 is equivalent to 4 tenths.

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How do you convert a fraction to a decimal?

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To convert a fraction to a decimal, divide the numerator by the denominator.

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What is the decimal representation of 7/10?

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The decimal representation of 7/10 is 0.7.

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What is the significance of the decimal point in a decimal number?

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The decimal point indicates the separation between the whole number part and the fractional part of a decimal number.