Comparing Decimals on a Number Line

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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 the symbol '>' mean?

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The symbol '>' means 'greater than'.

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What does the symbol '<' mean?

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The symbol '<' means 'less than'.

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What does the symbol '=' mean?

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The symbol '=' means 'equal to'.

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How do you read the decimal 0.47?

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It is read as 'zero point four seven'.

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How do you read the decimal 0.407?

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It is read as 'zero point four zero seven'.

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Which is greater: 0.07 or 0.7?

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0.7 is greater than 0.07.

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What is the value of 4.22 compared to 4.220?

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4.22 is equal to 4.220.

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If two decimals have the same digits up to a certain point, how do you compare them?

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The decimal with more digits after the decimal point is greater.