Rounding Decimals / Comparing Decimals

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What is rounding in decimals?

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Rounding is the process of adjusting the digits of a decimal number to make it simpler while keeping its value close to what it was. For example, rounding 3.65 to the nearest whole number gives 4.

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How do you round 2.963 to the nearest whole number?

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2.963 rounded to the nearest whole number is 3.

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What does it mean to compare decimals?

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Comparing decimals involves determining which decimal is greater, less than, or equal to another decimal.

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How do you order decimals from least to greatest?

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To order decimals from least to greatest, compare the digits starting from the leftmost side. For example, to order 0.36, 0.38, and 0.4, the order is 0.36, 0.38, 0.4.

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What is the value of 4.22 and 4.220?

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4.22 is equal to 4.220.

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How do you order numbers from greatest to least?

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To order numbers from greatest to least, identify the largest number first and then continue to the smallest. For example, for 3.42, 3.142, 1.423, and 1.42, the order is 3.42, 3.142, 1.423, 1.42.

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What symbol is used to show that one decimal is less than another?

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The symbol '<' is used to show that one decimal is less than another.

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What is the result of comparing 56.34 and 56.8?

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56.34 is less than 56.8, so we write 56.34 < 56.8.

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How do you round 0.38 to the nearest tenth?

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0.38 rounded to the nearest tenth is 0.4.

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What is the first step in comparing decimals?

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The first step in comparing decimals is to align the decimal points.