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 two decimals?

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To compare two decimals, align them by the decimal point and compare digit by digit from left to right.

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What does it mean to order numbers from least to greatest?

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Ordering numbers from least to greatest means arranging them in ascending order, starting with the smallest number.

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What is the value of the digit in the tenths place in the decimal 2.4?

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In the decimal 2.4, the digit in the tenths place is 4.

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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 difference between 2.4 and 2.04?

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2.4 is greater than 2.04 because 2.4 is equivalent to 2.40, which is larger when compared.

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How do you identify the greatest decimal in a set?

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To identify the greatest decimal, compare each decimal and find the one with the highest value.

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What is the value of the digit in the hundredths place in the decimal 39.021?

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In the decimal 39.021, the digit in the hundredths place is 2.

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What does it mean if two decimals are equal?

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Two decimals are equal if they represent the same value, regardless of how many digits are after the decimal point.

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

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To round a decimal to the nearest whole number, look at the digit in the tenths place. If it's 5 or more, round up; if it's less than 5, round down.