COMPARE AND ORDER DECIMAL NUMBERS

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What is the process for ordering decimal numbers from greatest to least?

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To order decimal numbers from greatest to least, compare the whole number parts first. If they are the same, compare the tenths, then hundredths, and so on, until a difference is found.

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How do you compare two decimal numbers to determine if they are equal?

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Two decimal numbers are equal if they have the same value, regardless of the number of digits after the decimal point.

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What symbol is used to indicate that one number is less than another?

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The symbol '<' is used to indicate that one number is less than another.

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What symbol is used to indicate that one number is greater than another?

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The symbol '>' is used to indicate that one number is greater than another.

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What does it mean when a decimal number has more digits after the decimal point?

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Having more digits after the decimal point can indicate a more precise value, but it does not necessarily mean the number is greater.

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How do you determine the greatest number in a set of decimal numbers?

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To determine the greatest number, compare the whole number parts first, then the decimal parts, starting from the leftmost digit.

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What is the value of 0.50 compared to 0.5?

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0.50 is equal to 0.5; they represent the same value.

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How do you compare decimal numbers with different numbers of decimal places?

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Align the decimal points and compare digit by digit from left to right, treating missing digits as zeros.

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What is the significance of the tenths place in a decimal number?

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The tenths place is the first digit to the right of the decimal point and represents one-tenth of a whole.

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What is the significance of the hundredths place in a decimal number?

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The hundredths place is the second digit to the right of the decimal point and represents one-hundredth of a whole.