5.2 B COMPARING 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 compare decimals?

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To compare decimals, align the decimal points and compare the digits from left to right.

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What does the symbol '<' mean?

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The symbol '<' means 'less than'.

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What does the symbol '>' mean?

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The symbol '>' means 'greater than'.

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What does the symbol '=' mean?

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The symbol '=' means 'equal to'.

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If 0.5 < 0.65, what can we say about 0.5 and 0.65?

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0.5 is less than 0.65.

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Which is greater: 0.7 or 0.65?

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0.7 is greater than 0.65.

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How can you represent 0.75 using a model?

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0.75 can be represented using a fraction model, such as 3 out of 4 parts shaded.

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What is the value of the digit 6 in the decimal 0.65?

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The value of the digit 6 in 0.65 is 6 tenths or 0.6.

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What is the value of the digit 5 in the decimal 0.65?

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The value of the digit 5 in 0.65 is 5 hundredths or 0.05.