Comparing Decimals with Models

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What is a decimal?

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A decimal is a number that has a whole part and a fractional part, separated by a decimal point. For example, 3.5 is a decimal.

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How do you compare decimals?

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To compare decimals, look at the digits from left to right. The first place where the digits differ determines which decimal is larger.

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What does it mean to model decimals?

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Modeling decimals means using visual representations, like number lines or base ten blocks, to understand and compare decimal values.

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What is the value of the digit 5 in the decimal 3.45?

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In the decimal 3.45, the digit 5 is in the hundredths place, which means it has a value of 0.05.

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How can you use a number line to compare decimals?

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You can place the decimals on a number line to see their positions relative to each other, which helps determine which is larger or smaller.

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What is the place value of 0 in the decimal 4.02?

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In the decimal 4.02, the 0 is in the tenths place, meaning it represents 0 tenths.

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If 0.6 is compared to 0.60, which is larger?

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0.6 and 0.60 are equal because they represent the same value.

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What is a base ten block?

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A base ten block is a physical or visual tool used to represent numbers, where each block represents a different place value (ones, tens, hundreds, etc.).

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How do you represent 0.75 using a model?

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0.75 can be represented using a number line or by showing 75 out of 100 parts in a grid.

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What is the difference between 0.3 and 0.03?

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0.3 is larger than 0.03 because 0.3 represents 3 tenths, while 0.03 represents 3 hundredths.

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