Writing Decimals in Expanded Form

In this video, Mr. J explains how to write decimals in expanded form using decimals. He covers four examples, starting with 902 thousandths, then moving to examples with whole numbers and tenths, 60 and 29 hundredths, and finally five and four hundred three thousandths. The video also introduces the parenthesis method for expanded form, emphasizing the importance of understanding place value and avoiding common mistakes with placeholder zeros.

What are the two methods to write decimals in expanded form?

• Using whole numbers and decimals

• Using fractions and percentages

• Using decimals and percentages

• Using decimals and fractions

In the number 902 thousandths, what is the value of the digit 9?

• 9 thousandths

• 9 hundredths

• 9 tenths

• 9 ones

How should 2 thousandths be correctly written in decimal form?

• 0.002

• 0.02

• 2.0

• 0.2

What is the parenthesis method for writing 9 tenths?

• 9 x 0.001

• 9 x 0.01

• 9 x 0.1

• 9 x 1

In the number 40.8, what is the value of the digit 4?

• 4 hundredths

• 4 tens

• 4 tenths

• 4 ones

Using the parenthesis method, how would you write 8 tenths?

• 8 x 0.1

• 8 x 1

• 8 x 0.01

• 8 x 0.001

In the number 60.29, what is the value of the digit 2?

• 2 ones

• 2 tenths

• 2 thousandths

• 2 hundredths

How would you write 9 hundredths using the parenthesis method?

• 9 x 0.001

• 9 x 1

• 9 x 0.1

• 9 x 0.01

In the number 5.403, what is the value of the digit 4?

• 4 tenths

• 4 ones

• 4 hundredths

• 4 thousandths

Using the parenthesis method, how would you write 3 thousandths?

• 3 x 0.1

• 3 x 0.01

• 3 x 0.001

• 3 x 1