Decimals

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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, 3.14 is a decimal.

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How do you round a decimal to the nearest whole number?

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To round a decimal to the nearest whole number, look at the digit in the tenths place. If it is 5 or greater, round up. If it is less than 5, round down.

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What does the tenths place represent in a decimal?

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The tenths place is the first digit to the right of the decimal point. It represents one part out of ten.

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How do you compare two decimals?

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

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What is the value of the digit 2 in the number 4.82?

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The value of the digit 2 in 4.82 is 0.02, as it is in the hundredths place.

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How do you order decimals from greatest to least?

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To order decimals from greatest to least, compare the whole numbers first, then the tenths, hundredths, etc., until you find the order.

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What is rounding?

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Rounding is the process of adjusting the value of a number to make it simpler while keeping it close to the original value.

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What is the hundredths place in a decimal?

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The hundredths place is the second digit to the right of the decimal point, representing one part out of one hundred.

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How do you round 8.765 to the tenths place?

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When rounding 8.765 to the tenths place, look at the hundredths place (6). Since it is 5 or greater, round up to 8.8.

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What is the difference between 46 and 46.3?

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46 is less than 46.3, as 46.3 has an additional value in the tenths place.