Decimals on a Number Line

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What is a decimal?

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A decimal is a fraction whose denominator is a power of ten, represented with a decimal point to separate the whole number from the fractional part.

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How do you read a decimal number?

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A decimal number is read by stating the whole number part, followed by 'and', and then stating the decimal part as a fraction over ten, hundred, etc.

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What does the number 0.6 represent on a number line?

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0.6 represents a point that is 6 tenths of the way between 0 and 1 on a number line.

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How do you locate a decimal on a number line?

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To locate a decimal on a number line, divide the segment between two whole numbers into equal parts based on the decimal's denominator.

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What is the value of 1.2 on a number line?

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1.2 is located slightly to the right of 1, representing 1 whole and 2 tenths.

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What is the difference between 1.20 and 1.2?

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1.20 and 1.2 are equivalent values; the trailing zero in 1.20 does not change its value.

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How can you represent 0.8 on a number line?

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0.8 can be represented as 8 tenths, which is 4/5 of the way from 0 to 1 on a number line.

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What is the significance of the decimal point?

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The decimal point separates the whole number part from the fractional part in a decimal number.

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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 relationship between decimals and percentages?

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Decimals can be converted to percentages by multiplying by 100 and adding a percent sign.