Decimal Models and Number Lines

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What is a decimal?

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A decimal is a way of representing numbers that are not whole, using a point (.) to separate the whole number part from the fractional part.

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What does the tenths place represent in a decimal?

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The tenths place is the first digit to the right of the decimal point, representing one part out of ten.

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What does the hundredths place represent in a decimal?

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The hundredths place is the second digit to the right of the decimal point, representing one part out of one hundred.

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How do you read the decimal 0.56?

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You read it as 'fifty-six hundredths'.

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What is the value of the digit 4 in the decimal 236.47?

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The digit 4 is in the tenths place, representing 4 tenths or 0.4.

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How do you find the value of a decimal on a number line?

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You locate the point on the number line that corresponds to the decimal value, such as 0.5 being halfway between 0 and 1.

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What is the decimal equivalent of $2.62?

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$2.62 is the same as the decimal 2.62.

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What is the value of a in the equation a + 0.5 = 1.11?

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The value of a is 0.61.

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How do you convert a fraction to a decimal?

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You divide the numerator (top number) by the denominator (bottom number) to get the decimal.

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What is the difference between 0.3 and 0.5?

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The difference is 0.2, which is found by subtracting 0.3 from 0.5.