Decimal Numbers

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What is a decimal number?

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A decimal number is a number that includes a decimal point, which separates the whole number part from the fractional part.

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What does the digit in the tenths place represent?

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The digit in the tenths place represents how many tenths are in the number, or how many parts out of ten.

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What does the digit in the hundredths place represent?

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The digit in the hundredths place represents how many hundredths are in the number, or how many parts out of one hundred.

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How do you write thirty-five hundredths in decimal form?

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0.35

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What is the expanded form of 34.78?

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(3 x 10) + (4 x 1) + (7 x 1/10) + (8 x 1/100)

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What decimal is represented by the model showing 1 whole and 1 hundredth?

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1.01

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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.

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What is the value of the digit 6 in the decimal 0.654?

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The value of the digit 6 in 0.654 is 6 tenths or 0.6.

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What is the place value of the digit 4 in the decimal 3.14?

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The place value of the digit 4 in 3.14 is 4 hundredths.

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How do you compare two decimal numbers?

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