compare 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. For example, 0.75 is a decimal.

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How do you compare decimals?

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To compare decimals, look at the digits from left to right, starting with the highest place value. The first digit that differs determines which decimal is larger.

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What does the symbol '>' mean in comparing decimals?

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The symbol '>' means 'greater than'. For example, 0.6 > 0.43 means 0.6 is greater than 0.43.

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What does the symbol '<' mean in comparing decimals?

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The symbol '<' means 'less than'. For example, 0.43 < 0.6 means 0.43 is less than 0.6.

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What does the symbol '=' mean in comparing decimals?

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The symbol '=' means 'equal to'. For example, 3.0 = 3 means that 3.0 is equal to 3.

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How do you use place value to compare decimals?

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You use place value by looking at the digits in each decimal starting from the left. Compare the digits in the highest place value first.

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Which is larger: 0.43 or 0.06?

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0.43 is larger than 0.06.

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Which is larger: 0.43 or 0.6?

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0.6 is larger than 0.43.

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Fill in the blank: 0.85 ______ 0.82. (Use <, >, or =)

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0.85 > 0.82.

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Which number sentence is true: 0.73 < 0.37, 3.0 = 3, 1.89 = 1.98, or 0.98 < 0.89?

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3.0 = 3 is true.