Comparing, Ordering, and Rounding Decimals

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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 round a decimal to the nearest tenth?

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Look at the hundredths place. If it is 5 or more, round up. If it is less than 5, round down.

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Round 2.34 to the nearest tenth.

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2.3 or 2.30

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What is the nearest whole number to 16.7?

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17

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Which number rounds to 15.6?

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15.61

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What does it mean to compare decimals?

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To compare decimals means to determine which decimal is greater, less than, or equal to another decimal.

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Compare: 0.283 ___ 0.9

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What is the value of 10^5?

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100,000

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How do you order decimals from least to greatest?

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List the decimals and compare their values, starting from the leftmost digit.

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What is the difference between rounding and estimating?

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Rounding is adjusting a number to a specific place value, while estimating is finding an approximate value.