Math 5.2B - 11/13

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What is the greater than symbol and how is it used in number comparisons?

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The greater than symbol (>) is used to compare two numbers, indicating that the number on the left is larger than the number on the right.

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What is the less than symbol and how is it used in number comparisons?

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The less than symbol (<) is used to compare two numbers, indicating that the number on the left is smaller than the number on the right.

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How do you determine which of two decimal numbers is greater?

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To determine which of two decimal numbers is greater, compare the digits from left to right, starting with the highest place value.

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What does it mean for a number to be between two other numbers?

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A number is considered to be between two other numbers if it is greater than the smaller number and less than the larger number.

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How can you compare decimal numbers with different numbers of decimal places?

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To compare decimal numbers with different numbers of decimal places, align the decimal points and compare the digits from left to right, treating missing digits as zeros.

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What is the significance of place value in decimal numbers?

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Place value determines the value of a digit based on its position in a number, which is crucial for comparing and ordering decimal numbers.

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What is an example of a number that is greater than 4.27?

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An example of a number greater than 4.27 is 4.3.

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What is an example of a number that is less than 12.34?

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An example of a number less than 12.34 is 12.3.

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What is the process for finding a number between two given decimal numbers?

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To find a number between two given decimal numbers, calculate the average or choose a number that is greater than the smaller number and less than the larger number.

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How do you express a comparison between two decimal numbers using symbols?

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You can express a comparison between two decimal numbers using the symbols > (greater than), < (less than), or = (equal to).