5.2B Comparing and 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, in 3.14, '3' is the whole number and '14' is the fractional part.

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What does the tenths place represent in a decimal?

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The tenths place is the first digit to the right of the decimal point. It represents one-tenth of a whole.

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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 each digit from left to right until you find a difference.

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What is the value of 0.7 in fraction form?

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0.7 is equivalent to 7/10.

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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 whole number parts first, then the tenths, hundredths, and so on.

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What is the hundredths place in a decimal?

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The hundredths place is the second digit to the right of the decimal point, representing one-hundredth of a whole.

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Which is greater: 0.07 or 0.7?

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0.7 is greater than 0.07.

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What does it mean to round a decimal?

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Rounding a decimal means adjusting it to a nearby value that is easier to work with, often to a certain number of decimal places.

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How do you convert a decimal to a fraction?

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To convert a decimal to a fraction, write the decimal over its place value (e.g., 0.75 = 75/100) and simplify if possible.

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What is the significance of the decimal point?

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The decimal point indicates the separation between the whole number and the fractional part of a number.