Writing, Comparing, and Ordering Decimals to the Thousandths

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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, in 3.14, 3 is the whole number and 0.14 is the fractional part.

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How do you compare decimals?

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To compare decimals, align the decimal points and compare each digit from left to right. The first digit that differs determines which decimal is greater.

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What does it mean to order decimals?

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Ordering decimals means arranging them from least to greatest or greatest to least based on their value.

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What is expanded notation?

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Expanded notation is a way of writing numbers to show the value of each digit. For example, 42.654 can be written as (4x10) + (2x1) + (6x0.1) + (5x0.01) + (4x0.001).

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What is the value of the digit in the hundredths place in the number 842.309?

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In the number 842.309, the digit in the hundredths place is 0.

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What is the value of the digit in the thousandths place in the number 842.309?

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In the number 842.309, the digit in the thousandths place is 9.

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How do you write a decimal in words?

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To write a decimal in words, say the whole number part, then say 'point', followed by the digits in the fractional part. For example, 3.14 is written as 'three point one four'.

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What is the least value in the set: 0.138, 10.4, 0.316?

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The least value in the set is 0.138.

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How do you convert a decimal to a fraction?

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To convert a decimal to a fraction, write the decimal over its place value (e.g., 0.75 = 75/100) and simplify if possible.

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What is the greatest value in the set: 34.2, 34.02, 35.6, 33.271, 33.8?

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The greatest value in the set is 35.6.