Decimals and Fractions on a Number Line to the Tenths

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What is a decimal?

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A decimal is a way of representing fractions using a point (decimal point) to separate the whole number part from the fractional part. For example, 0.5 represents the fraction \(\frac{5}{10}\).

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What is a fraction?

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A fraction represents a part of a whole and is written as \(\frac{a}{b}\), where 'a' is the numerator (part) and 'b' is the denominator (whole).

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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 by the denominator. For example, \(\frac{2}{10} = 0.2\).

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What does the number line represent?

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A number line is a straight line with numbers placed at equal intervals, used to represent real numbers, including whole numbers, fractions, and decimals.

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What is the value of \(\frac{1}{10}\) as a decimal?

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The value of \(\frac{1}{10}\) as a decimal is 0.1.

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What is the value of \(\frac{2}{10}\) as a decimal?

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The value of \(\frac{2}{10}\) as a decimal is 0.2.

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What is the value of \(\frac{3}{10}\) as a decimal?

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The value of \(\frac{3}{10}\) as a decimal is 0.3.

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What is the value of \(\frac{4}{10}\) as a decimal?

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The value of \(\frac{4}{10}\) as a decimal is 0.4.

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How do you locate \(\frac{2}{10}\) on a number line?

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To locate \(\frac{2}{10}\) on a number line, find the point that is two-tenths of the way between 0 and 1.

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How do you locate 0.5 on a number line?

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To locate 0.5 on a number line, find the midpoint between 0 and 1.