Decimals: Compare and Order Flashcard

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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, 1.5 is a decimal.

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How do you compare two decimals?

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To compare two decimals, look at the digits 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 from greatest to least?

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Ordering decimals from greatest to least means arranging them starting with the largest value down to the smallest value.

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What is the value of 0.75 compared to 0.57?

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0.75 is greater than 0.57.

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How do you write 1.4 in expanded form?

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1.4 can be written in expanded form as 1 + 0.4.

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What is the smallest decimal in the set: 0.12, 0.21, 0.19, 0.11?

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The smallest decimal is 0.11.

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If you have the decimals 1.44, 1.6, and 1.68, which is the greatest?

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The greatest decimal is 1.68.

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What is the difference between 0.89 and 0.98?

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0.89 is smaller than 0.98.

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How do you convert a fraction to a decimal?

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What is the order of the decimals 0.21, 0.19, 0.12, 0.11 from greatest to least?

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The order is 0.21, 0.19, 0.12, 0.11.