Writing, Comparing, and Ordering Decimals to the Thousandths

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What is expanded notation?

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Expanded notation is a way of writing numbers that shows the value of each digit. For example, 345 can be written as (3 x 100) + (4 x 10) + (5 x 1).

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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. The first digit that differs determines which decimal is greater.

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

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Ordering decimals from least to greatest means arranging them in ascending order based on their value.

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How do you write the decimal 0.375 in words?

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Zero and three hundred seventy-five thousandths.

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What is the value of the digit in the tenths place in the number 5.67?

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The value of the digit in the tenths place is 6.

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What is the value of the digit in the hundredths place in the number 4.82?

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The value of the digit in the hundredths place is 2.

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How do you convert a decimal to a fraction?

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To convert a decimal to a fraction, write the decimal over its place value (e.g., 0.75 = 75/100) and simplify.

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What is the difference between 4.5 and 2.3?

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The difference is 2.2.

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How do you round the decimal 3.678 to the nearest hundredth?

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3.68.

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What is the decimal equivalent of the fraction 1/4?

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0.25.