Comparing Decimals with Models

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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, 3.5 is a decimal.

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How do you compare decimals?

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

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What does it mean to 'model' decimals?

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Modeling decimals means using visual representations, like number lines or base ten blocks, to understand and compare decimal values.

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What is the value of the digit 7 in the decimal 3.74?

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In the decimal 3.74, the digit 7 is in the tenths place, which means it has a value of 0.7.

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What is the value of 0.5 compared to 0.05?

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0.5 is greater than 0.05 because 0.5 is the same as 5 tenths, while 0.05 is 5 hundredths.

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How can a number line help in comparing decimals?

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A number line helps in comparing decimals by showing their positions relative to each other, making it easier to see which is larger or smaller.

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What is the decimal equivalent of 3/10?

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The decimal equivalent of 3/10 is 0.3.

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If 0.6 is greater than 0.5, what can we say about 0.65?

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0.65 is greater than both 0.6 and 0.5.

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What is the place value of the digit 4 in the decimal 0.84?

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In the decimal 0.84, the digit 4 is in the hundredths place, which means it has a value of 0.04.

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How do you write 0.75 as a fraction?

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0.75 can be written as the fraction 75/100, which simplifies to 3/4.