5.2 B comparing and ordering decimals to the thousandths

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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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How do you compare decimals?

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To compare decimals, align the decimal points and compare each digit from left to right.

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What does it mean to order decimals?

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Ordering decimals means arranging them from the smallest to the largest or vice versa.

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What is the value of the digit in the thousandths place in the number 0.456?

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The value of the digit in the thousandths place in 0.456 is 6.

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How do you convert a fraction to a decimal?

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To convert a fraction to a decimal, divide the numerator by the denominator.

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What is the decimal equivalent of 3/4?

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The decimal equivalent of 3/4 is 0.75.

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If you have the decimals 0.5 and 0.75, which is greater?

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0.75 is greater than 0.5.

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What is the first step in ordering the decimals 0.2, 0.25, and 0.3?

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The first step is to align the decimal points and compare the digits.

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What is the place value of the digit 7 in the number 0.007?

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The place value of the digit 7 in 0.007 is in the thousandths place.

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How do you round the decimal 0.678 to the nearest hundredth?

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To round 0.678 to the nearest hundredth, look at the third decimal place (8) and round up, giving you 0.68.