Decimals on a number line

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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 a number line represent?

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A number line is a straight line that represents numbers in order, with equal spacing between them.

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How do you locate a decimal on a number line?

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To locate a decimal on a number line, find the whole numbers it lies between and then divide the space into equal parts based on the decimal's value.

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What is the decimal equivalent of 8/100?

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0.08

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What decimal is halfway between 0.1 and 0.2?

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0.15

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What decimal is represented by the point 0.5 on a number line?

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0.5 is the same as 1/2.

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How can you tell which decimal is larger on a number line?

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The decimal that is further to the right on the number line is larger.

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What decimal number is represented by the point that is 3 tenths?

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0.3

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What is the value of 0.63 on a number line?

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0.63 is located between 0.6 and 0.7.

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What decimal is represented by the point that is 2 hundredths?

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0.02