Decimal Place Value

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What is decimal place value?

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Decimal place value refers to the value of a digit based on its position within a decimal number. Each position represents a power of ten.

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How do you compare decimal numbers?

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

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What is the value of the digit 3 in the number 0.3?

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In the number 0.3, the digit 3 is in the tenths place, representing three tenths or 0.3.

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What does the digit 5 represent in the decimal 0.25?

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In the decimal 0.25, the digit 5 is in the hundredths place, representing five hundredths.

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How do you express the number seven hundred ninety-two and five hundredths in decimal form?

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The number seven hundred ninety-two and five hundredths is expressed as 792.05.

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What is the relationship between 0.3 and 0.30?

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0.3 and 0.30 are equal; they represent the same value.

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

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To determine which decimal number is larger, compare the digits starting from the leftmost position until a difference is found.

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What is the value of the digit 9 in the decimal .9?

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In the decimal .9, the digit 9 is in the tenths place, representing nine tenths or 0.9.

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What does it mean when we say .003 < 3?

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.003 is less than 3 because .003 is a very small number compared to 3.

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How can you convert a fraction to a decimal?

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