Comparing and Ordering Decimals (D)

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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. For example, 0.5 is a decimal representation of the fraction 5/10.

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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 from left to right.

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What does the symbol '<' mean?

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The symbol '<' means 'less than'. It is used to compare two values where the value on the left is smaller than the value on the right.

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What does the symbol '>' mean?

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The symbol '>' means 'greater than'. It is used to compare two values where the value on the left is larger than the value on the right.

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What does the symbol '=' mean?

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The symbol '=' means 'equal to'. It indicates that two values are the same.

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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 value to the smallest.

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What is the value of -1.98 compared to -1.97?

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-1.98 is less than -1.97, so we write -1.98 < -1.97.

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Which is greater: 5.9 or 5.11?

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5.9 is less than 5.11, so we write 5.9 < 5.11.

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How do you compare negative decimals?

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When comparing negative decimals, the one with the smaller absolute value is greater. For example, -0.32 < -0.05.

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What is the fastest time among 56.24, 56.20, 56.287, and 56.29 seconds?

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Jim had the fastest time with 56.20 seconds.