Decimals on Numberline

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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, 3.14 is a decimal.

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How do you read a decimal number?

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You read a decimal number by stating the whole number part, followed by 'point', and then reading the digits after the decimal point. For example, 2.56 is read as 'two point five six'.

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What does the decimal point represent?

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

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How do you place decimals on a number line?

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To place decimals on a number line, identify the whole numbers between which the decimal falls, then divide the space into tenths, hundredths, etc., depending on the decimal's precision.

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What is the value of 0.5 on a number line?

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0.5 is halfway between 0 and 1 on a number line.

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Which decimal is greater: 0.3 or 0.4?

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0.4 is greater than 0.3.

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How do you compare two decimals?

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To compare two decimals, look at the digits from left to right. The first digit that differs determines which decimal is greater.

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What is the value of 8.96 on a number line?

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8.96 is located just before 9 and after 8.9 on a number line.

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What is the value of 0.4 on a number line?

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0.4 is located between 0.3 and 0.5 on a number line.

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How do you round a decimal?

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To round a decimal, look at the digit to the right of the place you are rounding to. If it's 5 or more, round up; if it's less than 5, round down.