Decimals on a Number Line

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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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What does the decimal point represent?

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The decimal point represents the boundary between whole numbers and fractions in a number.

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How do you read the decimal 2.5?

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You read 2.5 as 'two point five'.

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What is the value of 0.2 on a number line?

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0.2 is two-tenths, which is located between 0 and 0.3 on a number line.

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How do you compare decimals?

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To compare decimals, look at the digits from left to right, starting with the whole number part.

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What is the decimal equivalent of 1.7?

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1.7 is equivalent to one and seven-tenths.

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Where is 2.5 located on a number line?

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2.5 is located halfway between 2 and 3 on a number line.

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What is the difference between 2.25 and 2.5?

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The difference is 0.25, which means 2.5 is a quarter more than 2.25.

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How do you round the decimal 2.75?

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2.75 rounds to 3 when rounding to the nearest whole number.

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What does the number 11.8 represent on a number line?

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11.8 is located just before 11.9 and after 11.7 on a number line.