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.

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

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Look at the digit to the right of the decimal point. If it is 5 or greater, round up. If it is less than 5, round down.

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

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The value of the digit in the tenths place is 0.5.

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How do you compare two decimals?

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Line up the decimal points and compare digit by digit from left to right.

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What is the value of the digit 3 in the number 7.83?

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The value of the digit 3 is 0.03.

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How do you add decimals?

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Align the decimal points and add as you would whole numbers, then place the decimal point in the sum.

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What is the result of 0.25 + 0.75?

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The result is 1.00.

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How do you round 12.678 to the nearest hundredth?

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Look at the third decimal place (8). Since it is 5 or greater, round up to 12.68.

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What is the difference between 5.5 and 5.05?

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5.5 is greater than 5.05 by 0.45.

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What is the value of the digit 2 in the number 3.42?

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The value of the digit 2 is 0.02.