5.2B Quick Check (Comparing Decimals)

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What is a decimal?

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A decimal is a number that represents a fraction of a whole, using a dot (decimal point) to separate 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 it mean for a number to be greater than another number?

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A number is greater than another if it is further to the right on the number line.

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What does it mean for a number to be less than another number?

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A number is less than another if it is further to the left on the number line.

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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 whole number parts first, then the tenths, hundredths, and so on.

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What is the value of 0.75 in fraction form?

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0.75 is equal to 3/4.

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What is the decimal equivalent of 1/10?

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1/10 is equal to 0.1.

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If 0.88 is greater than 0.75, what can you say about 0.88?

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0.88 is a decimal that is greater than 0.75 but less than 0.9.

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What is the decimal representation of 2.5?

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2.5 represents two and a half, or two plus five-tenths.

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How do you find a number between two decimals?

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To find a number between two decimals, you can average them or choose a decimal that has a value greater than the smaller one and less than the larger one.