Compare and Order Decimals Review

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What is a decimal?

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A decimal is a number that has a whole part and a fractional part, separated by a decimal point. For example, 5.68 is a decimal.

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How do you compare decimals?

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To compare decimals, look at the digits from left to right. The first digit that differs determines which decimal is larger or smaller.

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What does it mean to order decimals?

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Ordering decimals means arranging them from smallest to largest or largest to smallest based on their value.

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Which is greater: 5.27 or 5.68?

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5.68 is greater than 5.27.

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What is the value of the digit 6 in the number 5.68?

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The value of the digit 6 in 5.68 is 6 tenths, or 0.6.

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What is rounding?

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Rounding is the process of adjusting a number to make it simpler while keeping its value close to what it was.

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When rounding to the nearest whole number, what do you do if the decimal is 0.5 or higher?

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If the decimal is 0.5 or higher, you round up to the next whole number.

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What is the perimeter of a rectangle?

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The perimeter of a rectangle is the total distance around it, calculated by adding the lengths of all four sides.

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If a rectangle has a length of 10 feet and a width of 4 feet, what is its perimeter?

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The perimeter is 28 feet (P = 2(length + width) = 2(10 + 4) = 28).

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What is the place value of 4 in the number 549,632?

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The place value of 4 in 549,632 is 40,000.