Readiness - Exponents

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What is a terminating decimal?

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A terminating decimal is a decimal that ends, meaning it has a finite number of digits after the decimal point.

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What is a repeating decimal?

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A repeating decimal is a decimal in which a digit or digits repeat endlessly.

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How can you determine if a decimal is terminating or repeating?

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A decimal is terminating if it can be expressed as a fraction with a denominator that is a power of 10. If it cannot, it is a repeating decimal.

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What is the difference between a fraction and a decimal?

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A fraction represents a part of a whole, expressed as a ratio of two integers, while a decimal represents a part of a whole using a base-10 system.

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How do you compare decimals?

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To compare decimals, align the decimal points and compare digit by digit from left to right.

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What is the value of 0.93 on a number line?

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0.93 is located between 0.81 and 1.0 on the number line.

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What is the order of the following numbers from least to greatest: -2.5, 2.1, -2 1/5, 2 3/4?

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The correct order is -2.5 < -2 1/5 < 2.1 < 2 3/4.

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What is the decimal representation of the fraction 3/4?

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The decimal representation of the fraction 3/4 is 0.75.

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What is the decimal representation of the fraction 1/5?

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The decimal representation of the fraction 1/5 is 0.2.

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How do you convert a fraction to a decimal?

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To convert a fraction to a decimal, divide the numerator by the denominator.