Rounding Decimals / Comparing Decimals

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What is rounding in mathematics?

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Rounding is the process of adjusting the digits of a number to make it simpler while keeping its value close to what it was. It often involves increasing or decreasing the last digit based on the value of the next digit.

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How do you round a decimal to the nearest hundredth?

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To round a decimal to the nearest hundredth, look at the digit in the thousandths place. If it is 5 or greater, increase the hundredths place by 1. If it is less than 5, keep the hundredths place the same.

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What does it mean to compare decimals?

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Comparing decimals involves determining which decimal is greater, less than, or equal to another decimal by looking at their values.

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How do you order decimals from least to greatest?

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To order decimals from least to greatest, compare the digits starting from the leftmost side. The decimal with the smallest value in the highest place value is the least.

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What is the value of 0.5 when rounded to the nearest whole number?

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0.5 rounded to the nearest whole number is 1.

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What is the difference between 0.36 and 0.4?

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0.36 is less than 0.4.

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How do you round 764.3959 to the nearest thousandth?

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764.3959 rounded to the nearest thousandth is 764.396.

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What symbol is used to indicate that one number is greater than another?

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The symbol '>' is used to indicate that one number is greater than another.

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What does the symbol '<' represent?

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The symbol '<' represents that one number is less than another.

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If two decimals are equal, what symbol do we use?

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The symbol '=' is used to indicate that two decimals are equal.