comparing and ordering decimals

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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, 3.14 is a decimal.

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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 does it mean to order decimals from greatest to least?

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Ordering decimals from greatest to least means arranging them starting with the largest value down to the smallest value.

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

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Ordering decimals from least to greatest means arranging them starting with the smallest value up to the largest value.

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Which is greater: 0.5 or 0.05?

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0.5 is greater than 0.05.

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How do you write 0.75 as a fraction?

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0.75 can be written as 75/100, which simplifies to 3/4.

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What is the value of the digit 3 in the decimal 4.32?

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In the decimal 4.32, the digit 3 is in the tenths place, so its value is 0.3.

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What is the place value of the digit 7 in the decimal 6.789?

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In the decimal 6.789, the digit 7 is in the tenths place.

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Arrange the following decimals from greatest to least: 0.2, 0.25, 0.3.

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0.3, 0.25, 0.2.

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Arrange the following decimals from least to greatest: 0.8, 0.75, 0.9.

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0.75, 0.8, 0.9.