Comparing and Ordering Decimals

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What is a decimal number?

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A decimal number is a number that includes a decimal point, which separates the whole number part from the fractional part. For example, 0.5 is a decimal number.

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How do you compare decimal numbers?

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To compare decimal numbers, align the numbers by the decimal point and compare digit by digit from left to right. The first digit that differs determines which number is greater.

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What does it mean to order decimal numbers from least to greatest?

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Ordering decimal numbers from least to greatest means arranging them in ascending order, starting with the smallest value and ending with the largest value.

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What is the value of 0.4 compared to 0.36?

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0.4 is greater than 0.36.

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How do you convert a decimal to a fraction?

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To convert a decimal to a fraction, write the decimal as a fraction with the decimal number as the numerator and a power of 10 as the denominator, then simplify if possible.

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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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How do you round decimal numbers?

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To round a decimal number, look at the digit to the right of the place value you are rounding to. If it is 5 or greater, round up; if it is less than 5, round down.

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What is the difference between 1.6 and 1.68?

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1.68 is greater than 1.6 by 0.08.

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How can you visualize decimal comparisons?

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You can visualize decimal comparisons using a number line, where each point represents a decimal value, allowing for easy comparison of their positions.

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What does the symbol '<' represent in decimal comparisons?

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The symbol '<' means 'less than' and is used to indicate that the number on the left is smaller than the number on the right.