Decimal Number Lines

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What is a decimal number?

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A decimal number is a number that has a whole part and a fractional part, separated by a decimal point. For example, 3.14 is a decimal number.

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What does the tenths place represent in a decimal?

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The tenths place is the first digit to the right of the decimal point. It represents one part out of ten.

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What is the value of 0.5 in fraction form?

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0.5 is equal to 1/2.

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How do you convert a fraction to a decimal?

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To convert a fraction to a decimal, divide the numerator (top number) by the denominator (bottom number).

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What is the decimal equivalent of 3/10?

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The decimal equivalent of 3/10 is 0.3.

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What is the place value of the digit 7 in the number 17.75?

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In the number 17.75, the digit 7 is in the tens place.

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How do you read the decimal number 4.56?

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You read 4.56 as 'four point five six'.

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What is the value of the digit 2 in the number 5.72?

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In the number 5.72, the digit 2 is in the hundredths place, representing 2/100 or 0.02.

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What is the difference between 0.8 and 0.08?

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0.8 is ten times greater than 0.08.

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How do you locate a decimal on a number line?

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To locate a decimal on a number line, find the whole numbers it falls between and then divide the space into tenths or hundredths as needed.