Compare and Order Decimals 1

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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.

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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 it mean to order decimals from greatest to least?

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Ordering decimals from greatest to least means arranging them starting with the largest value down to the smallest value.

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What is the symbol for 'greater than'?

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>

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What is the symbol for 'less than'?

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<

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What is the symbol for 'equal to'?

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=

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If two decimals have the same value, what symbol do you use to compare them?

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You use the equal sign (=) to show they are the same.

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How do you determine which decimal is greater: 3.45 or 3.405?

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3.45 is greater than 3.405 because when comparing, 3.45 has a higher hundredths place value.

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What is the value of 4.601 in relation to 4.603?

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4.601 is less than 4.603.

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If you have 4.62 and 4.614, which is greater?

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4.62 is greater than 4.614.