Lesson 9 Check Compare & Round Decimals

Front

What is rounding?

Back

Rounding is the process of adjusting a number to make it simpler and easier to work with, while keeping its value close to what it was.

Front

How do you round a decimal to the nearest tenth?

Back

To round a decimal to the nearest tenth, look at the hundredths place. If it's 5 or more, round up. If it's less than 5, round down.

Front

Round 4.05 to the nearest tenth.

Back

4.1

Front

Round 4.50 to the nearest tenth.

Back

4.5

Front

What is the greatest number in the set: 14.071, 14.32, 14.199, 14.28, 14.1?

Back

14.32

Front

Which is greater: 5.08 or 5.21?

Back

5.21 is greater than 5.08.

Front

What does the symbol '<' mean?

Back

The symbol '<' means 'less than'.

Front

What does the symbol '>' mean?

Back

The symbol '>' means 'greater than'.

Front

Round 4.45 to the nearest tenth.

Back

4.5

Front

How do you compare two decimals?

Back

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