5.2B Quick Check (Comparing Decimals)

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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. For example, 0.75 is a decimal.

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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 number if it is to the right of that number 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 number if it is to the left of that number 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, etc.

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What is the value of 0.5 in fraction form?

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0.5 is equivalent to 1/2.

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What is the value of 0.75 in fraction form?

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0.75 is equivalent to 3/4.

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If a number is between two other numbers, what does that mean?

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It means that the number is greater than the smaller number and less than the larger number.

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What is the decimal representation of 1/4?

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1/4 is represented as 0.25 in decimal form.

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What is the decimal representation of 3/10?

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3/10 is represented as 0.3 in decimal form.