Comparing and Ordering Decimals

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What is a decimal?

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A decimal is a number that has a whole part and a fractional part, separated by a decimal point. For example, 2.5 is a decimal.

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How do you compare decimals?

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

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What does it mean to order numbers from greatest to least?

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Ordering numbers from greatest to least means arranging them starting with the largest number and ending with the smallest.

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What does it mean to order numbers from least to greatest?

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Ordering numbers from least to greatest means arranging them starting with the smallest number and ending with the largest.

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What is the value of the digit 5 in the decimal 3.56?

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In the decimal 3.56, the digit 5 is in the tenths place, which means it represents 5 tenths or 0.5.

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How do you identify the greatest decimal in a set?

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To identify the greatest decimal, compare each decimal's digits starting from the left until you find the largest one.

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What is the second largest number in the set: 2.98, 2.95, 2.99, 2.97?

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The second largest number is 2.98.

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What is the third smallest number in the set: 3.12, 3.15, 4.1, 3.13?

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The third smallest number is 3.15.

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What is the least number in the set: 4.12, 4.15, 4.11, 4.14?

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The least number is 4.11.

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How do you round the decimal 2.95 to the nearest whole number?

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Rounding 2.95 to the nearest whole number gives you 3.