Decimals on Numberline

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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 read the decimal 0.56?

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You read 0.56 as 'zero point five six'.

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What does the digit in the tenths place represent in a decimal?

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The tenths place represents one part out of ten. For example, in 0.5, the 5 is in the tenths place.

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What does the digit in the hundredths place represent in a decimal?

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The hundredths place represents one part out of one hundred. For example, in 0.56, the 6 is in the hundredths place.

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On a number line, where would you place the decimal 0.4?

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0.4 is placed between 0.3 and 0.5 on a number line.

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If you have 0.3 and 0.4, which is greater?

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0.4 is greater than 0.3.

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What is the value of 'a' if it is located between 0.5 and 0.6 on a number line?

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The value of 'a' could be 0.55.

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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 different digit determines which decimal is greater.

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What is the value of 'h' if it is located between 0.3 and 0.5 on a number line?

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The value of 'h' could be 0.4.

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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.