Compare and Order 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, and it is 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 starting from the left.

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

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The symbol '>' means 'greater than' and indicates that the number on the left is larger than the number on the right.

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

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The symbol '<' means 'less than' and indicates that the number on the left is smaller than the number 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 indicates that both numbers have the same value.

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How can place value help in comparing decimals?

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Place value helps in comparing decimals by determining which digit is in the highest place value position, allowing for a direct comparison.

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What is the greatest value in the set of decimals: 2.5, 3.1, 1.9?

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The greatest value is 3.1.

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How do you order decimals from greatest to least?

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To order decimals from greatest to least, compare each decimal and arrange them starting from the largest down to the smallest.

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What is the least value in the set of decimals: 4.002, 4.01, 4.1?

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The least value is 4.002.

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How do you write a set of decimals in order from least to greatest?

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To write a set of decimals in order from least to greatest, compare each decimal and arrange them starting from the smallest up to the largest.