Place Value Checkpoint

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What is place value?

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Place value is the value of a digit based on its position in a number. For example, in the number 345, the digit 3 is in the hundreds place, so it represents 300.

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What is the value of the digit 5 in the number 1,256?

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The value of the digit 5 in the number 1,256 is 50, because it is in the tens place.

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How do you compare two numbers?

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To compare two numbers, look at the digits from left to right. The first digit that is different determines which number is greater or lesser.

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What does the digit 0 represent in a number?

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The digit 0 represents 'nothing' or 'no value' in a number, but it can also hold a place value.

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What is the greatest number you can make with the digits 4, 2, and 7?

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The greatest number you can make with the digits 4, 2, and 7 is 742.

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What is the smallest number you can make with the digits 5, 3, and 8?

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The smallest number you can make with the digits 5, 3, and 8 is 358.

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What is the value of the digit 3 in the number 3,482?

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The value of the digit 3 in the number 3,482 is 3,000, because it is in the thousands place.

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Which number is greater: 1,234 or 1,432?

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1,432 is greater than 1,234.

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What is the value of the digit 7 in the number 7,890?

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The value of the digit 7 in the number 7,890 is 7,000, because it is in the thousands place.

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How do you write the number 600 in expanded form?

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600 in expanded form is 600 + 0 + 0.