Beginning Decimals

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What is a decimal?

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A decimal is a way of representing fractions using a base 10 system, where numbers are divided into tenths, hundredths, thousandths, etc.

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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 does the digit in the tenths place represent?

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The digit in the tenths place represents how many tenths are in the number, or the value of that digit is divided by 10.

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What does the digit in the hundredths place represent?

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The digit in the hundredths place represents how many hundredths are in the number, or the value of that digit is divided by 100.

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What does the digit in the thousandths place represent?

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The digit in the thousandths place represents how many thousandths are in the number, or the value of that digit is divided by 1000.

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0.434

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What is the value of the digit 5 in 78.25?

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0.05

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Identify the digit in the thousandths place in 78.6573.

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7

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What decimal is represented by a model that shows 6 out of 10 parts?

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0.6

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0.004