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.

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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 when two decimals are equal?

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It means they represent the same value, even if they are written differently (e.g., 0.500 and 0.5).

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What is the value of 0.500 compared to 0.5?

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0.500 = 0.5

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How do you determine which decimal is greater?

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Look at the digits from left to right; the first digit that differs determines which decimal is greater.

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What is the comparison of 0.982 and 0.939?

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0.982 > 0.939

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What is the value of 0.400 compared to 0.40?

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0.400 = 0.40

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How do you compare 0.22 and 0.202?

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0.22 > 0.202

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What is the comparison of 1.09 and 1.37?

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1.09 < 1.37

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What does the symbol '>' mean?

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The symbol '>' means 'greater than'.