Compare and Round Decimals

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What is a decimal?

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A decimal is a way of representing numbers that are not whole numbers, using a dot (.) to separate the whole 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 round a decimal?

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Rounding a decimal means adjusting its value to make it simpler while keeping it close to the original value.

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

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Look at the digit to the right of the decimal point. If it is 5 or greater, round up. If it is less than 5, round down.

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What is the nearest whole number to 5.3147?

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5.

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What is the nearest whole number to 686.98?

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687.

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How do you round a decimal to the nearest tenth?

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Look at the hundredths place (the second digit after the decimal). If it is 5 or greater, round up the tenths place. If it is less than 5, keep the tenths place the same.

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What is the nearest tenth to 23.542?

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23.5.

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What is the symbol for 'greater than'?

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'Greater than' is represented by the symbol >.

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What is the symbol for 'less than'?

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'Less than' is represented by the symbol <.