Place Value of Decimals

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What is the place value of the digit 2 in the decimal 5.2?

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The place value of the digit 2 in 5.2 is tenths.

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What does the term 'expanded notation' mean in relation to decimals?

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Expanded notation is a way of writing a number that shows the value of each digit. For example, 54.23 can be written as (5 x 10) + (4 x 1) + (2 x 1/10) + (3 x 1/100).

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How do you round the decimal 5.26 to the nearest whole number?

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To round 5.26 to the nearest whole number, you look at the digit in the tenths place (2). Since it is less than 5, you round down to 5.

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What is the standard form of five and two tenths?

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The standard form of five and two tenths is 5.2.

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How do you compare two decimals, such as 1.23 and 1.17?

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To compare decimals, look at the digits from left to right. 1.23 is greater than 1.17.

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What is the value of the digit 4 in the decimal 54.23?

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The value of the digit 4 in 54.23 is 40, as it is in the tens place.

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What is the first step in ordering decimals from least to greatest?

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The first step is to line up the decimal points and compare the digits starting from the left.

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Which decimal is greater: 5.35 or 5.15?

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5.35 is greater than 5.15.

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What is the place value of the digit 3 in the decimal 54.23?

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The place value of the digit 3 in 54.23 is hundredths.

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How do you write the decimal 0.75 in expanded notation?

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0.75 can be written in expanded notation as (7 x 1/10) + (5 x 1/100).