5.NBT.3 Reading, writing, and comparing Decimals

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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.

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How do you compare two decimals?

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To compare two decimals, align them by the decimal point and compare digit by digit from left to right.

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What does the term 'greater than' mean in decimals?

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'Greater than' means that one decimal number is larger than another, indicated by the symbol '>'.

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What does the term 'less than' mean in decimals?

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'Less than' means that one decimal number is smaller than another, indicated by the symbol '<'.

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What is the value of the digit 5 in the number 3.52?

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In the number 3.52, the digit 5 is in the tenths place, representing 5/10 or 0.5.

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What is the value of the digit 2 in the number 3.052?

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In the number 3.052, the digit 2 is in the hundredths place, representing 2/100 or 0.02.

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How do you write 30.52 in expanded form?

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30.52 can be written as (3 x 10) + (0 x 1) + (5 x 1/10) + (2 x 1/100).

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Which is greater: 0.92 or 0.095?

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0.92 is greater than 0.095.

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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 numbers starting from the leftmost digit and moving right.

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What is the least value among 0.202, 0.022, and 0.020?

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The least value is 0.020.