Compare 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. For example, 0.75 is a decimal.

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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. It represents one part out of ten.

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How do you compare two decimals?

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To compare two decimals, look at the digits from left to right. The first place where the digits differ determines which decimal is larger.

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What is the symbol for 'greater than'?

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The symbol for 'greater than' is >.

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What is the symbol for 'less than'?

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The symbol for 'less than' is <.

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What is the symbol for 'equal to'?

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The symbol for 'equal to' is =.

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What is the value of 0.29 compared to 0.35?

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0.29 is less than 0.35.

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If two decimals are the same, what symbol do you use to compare them?

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You use the equal sign (=) to show that two decimals are the same.

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What does it mean if a decimal has more digits after the decimal point?

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More digits after the decimal point indicate a more precise value. For example, 0.123 is more precise than 0.1.