Read, Write, Compare Decimals

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What is the expanded form of a decimal number?

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The expanded form of a decimal number expresses the number as the sum of its parts, showing the value of each digit based on its position. For example, 44.49 can be expressed as (4 x 10) + (4 x 1) + (4 x 1/10) + (9 x 1/100).

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How do you write the decimal 7.205 in words?

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Seven and two hundred five thousandths.

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What is the relationship between the decimals 0.43 and 0.25?

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0.43 is greater than 0.25.

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Which decimal is greater: 3.625 or 3.68?

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3.68 is greater than 3.625.

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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 as a fraction with the decimal number as the numerator and a power of 10 as the denominator, then simplify if possible.

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What does the term 'thousandths' refer to in decimals?

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'Thousandths' refers to the third digit to the right of the decimal point, representing one part of a thousand.

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How can you compare two decimal numbers?

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To compare two decimal numbers, align them by the decimal point and compare digit by digit from left to right.

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What is the value of the digit 4 in the decimal 44.49?

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In the decimal 44.49, the first 4 represents 40 (4 x 10) and the second 4 represents 4 (4 x 1).

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How do you express the decimal 125.065 in expanded form?

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125.065 can be expressed as (1 x 100) + (2 x 10) + (5 x 1) + (0 x 1/10) + (6 x 1/100) + (5 x 1/1000).

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What is the significance of the decimal point in a number?

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The decimal point separates the whole number part from the fractional part of a number, indicating the value of digits to the right.