M6- Flashcard 1.3-1.7

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What is standard form in mathematics?

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Standard form is a way of writing numbers that are too big or too small to be conveniently written in decimal form. It is expressed as a number between 1 and 10 multiplied by a power of 10.

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Convert the following to standard form: 7 + 0.3 + 0.06 + 0.008

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7.368

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What does the symbol '=' mean in comparisons?

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The symbol '=' means that the two values being compared are equal.

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What is the value of the underlined number in 4.3256?

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0.005

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What is the result of 4 + -2?

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2

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How do you compare two decimal numbers?

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To compare two decimal numbers, align the decimal points and compare digit by digit from left to right.

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3.0902

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What is the place value of the digit 5 in the number 4.3256?

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The place value of 5 in 4.3256 is 0.005.

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What is the difference between 0.50 and 0.5?

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There is no difference; both represent the same value.

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How do you add decimals?

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To add decimals, align the decimal points and add as you would with whole numbers, placing the decimal point in the sum directly below the other decimal points.