Compare and Order decimals

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What is a decimal?

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A decimal is a number that has a whole part and a fractional part, separated by a decimal point. For example, 0.5 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. The first place where the digits differ determines which decimal is larger.

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What does the symbol '>' mean?

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The symbol '>' means 'greater than'. For example, 0.7 > 0.5 means 0.7 is greater than 0.5.

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What does the symbol '<' mean?

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The symbol '<' means 'less than'. For example, 0.3 < 0.5 means 0.3 is less than 0.5.

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What does the symbol '=' mean?

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The symbol '=' means 'equal to'. For example, 0.50 = 0.5 means both values are the same.

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How do you order decimals from least to greatest?

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To order decimals from least to greatest, compare each decimal and arrange them starting from the smallest to the largest.

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What is the value of 0.009 compared to 0.012?

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0.009 < 0.012, meaning 0.009 is less than 0.012.

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Which is greater: 0.789 or 0.774?

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0.789 > 0.774, meaning 0.789 is greater than 0.774.

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What is the first step in comparing 3.04, 3.10, 3.529, and 3.685?

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The first step is to look at the whole number part. All numbers are 3, so compare the decimal parts.

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How do you find the missing number on a number line?

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To find the missing number, look at the numbers around it and determine the value that fits in between.