Ordering Decimals

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What is a decimal?

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A decimal is a number that includes a decimal point, which separates the whole number part from the fractional part. For example, 3.14 is a decimal.

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How do you compare decimals?

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To compare decimals, align the decimal points and compare each digit from left to right. The first digit that differs determines which decimal is larger.

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What does it mean to order numbers from largest to smallest?

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Ordering numbers from largest to smallest means arranging them in a way that the highest value comes first and the lowest value comes last.

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What does it mean to order numbers from smallest to largest?

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Ordering numbers from smallest to largest means arranging them in a way that the lowest value comes first and the highest value comes last.

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What is the value of the digit in the tenths place in the decimal 4.56?

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In the decimal 4.56, the digit in the tenths place is 5.

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What is the value of the digit in the hundredths place in the decimal 7.89?

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In the decimal 7.89, the digit in the hundredths place is 9.

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How do you round a decimal to the nearest whole number?

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To round a decimal to the nearest whole number, look at the digit in the tenths place. 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 8.7 and 8.84?

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The difference between 8.7 and 8.84 is 0.14.

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If you have the decimals 2.5, 2.75, and 2.25, which is the largest?

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The largest decimal among 2.5, 2.75, and 2.25 is 2.75.

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What is the smallest decimal in the set: 3.1, 3.01, 3.001?

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The smallest decimal in the set is 3.001.