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.

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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 read the decimal 0.4?

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You read 0.4 as 'four tenths'.

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What is the value of 0.3 on a number line?

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0.3 is located to the left of 0.4 and to the right of 0.2 on a number line.

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What is the value of 0.56 on a number line?

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0.56 is located between 0.5 and 0.6 on a number line.

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Which decimal is greater: 0.55 or 0.56?

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0.56 is greater than 0.55.

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How do you compare decimals?

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To compare decimals, look at the digits from left to right, starting with the highest place value.

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What is the value of 8.03 on a number line?

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8.03 is located between 8.0 and 8.1 on a number line.

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What does the term 'tenths' mean in decimals?

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'Tenths' refers to the first digit to the right of the decimal point.

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What does the term 'hundredths' mean in decimals?

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'Hundredths' refers to the second digit to the right of the decimal point.