Comparing and Ordering Decimals

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What is the definition of a decimal?

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

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How do you compare two decimal numbers?

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

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What does it mean to order numbers from largest to smallest?

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Ordering numbers from largest to smallest means arranging them in descending order, starting with the highest value.

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What is the place value of the digit 7 in the number 7.27?

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In the number 7.27, the digit 7 in the whole number part represents 7 ones, or 7.

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How do you determine which decimal is greater: 4.92 or 4.29?

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4.92 is greater than 4.29 because when comparing the whole number parts, both are 4, but 92 is greater than 29.

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What is the smallest decimal in the following set: 0.75, 0.5, 1.25?

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The smallest decimal in the set is 0.5.

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What symbol would you use to show that 5.3 is less than 5.8?

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You would use the symbol '<' to show that 5.3 < 5.8.

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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 significance of the tenths place in a decimal?

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The tenths place is the first digit to the right of the decimal point, representing one-tenth of a whole.

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What is the process for ordering decimals from smallest to largest?

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To order decimals from smallest to largest, compare the whole number parts first, then the decimal parts, aligning them by the decimal point.