Compare & Order Decimals 2023

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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, start from the leftmost digit and compare each place value until you find a difference.

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What is the place value of the digit 4 in the number 8.402?

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The place value of the digit 4 in 8.402 is in the hundredths place.

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What does it mean to order numbers from least to greatest?

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Ordering numbers from least to greatest means arranging them starting with the smallest number and ending with the largest.

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What is the value of the digit 3 in the number 3.192?

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The value of the digit 3 in 3.192 is 3, as it is in the whole number part.

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If you have the numbers 3.109 and 3.186, which is greater?

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3.186 is greater than 3.109.

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What is the first step in comparing decimals?

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The first step is to align the decimal points of the numbers being compared.

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What does the term 'thousandths' refer to in decimals?

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Thousandths refer to the third place to the right of the decimal point.

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How do you round the number 8.451 to the nearest hundredth?

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8.451 rounded to the nearest hundredth is 8.45.

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What is the greatest number among 8.402, 8.451, and 8.400?

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The greatest number is 8.451.